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Robert Half Accounts Payable Specialist in Austin, Texas
Description We are offering a contract to hire employment opportunity for a meticulous and deadline-driven Accounts Payable Specialist in Austin, Texas. This role is in the retail industry, where you will be responsible for processing a high volume of invoices, managing vendor relationships, and handling inventory. You will also need to be proficient in various accounting software systems and have a solid understanding of debits and credits to excel in this role.
Key responsibilities:
• Process a large volume of invoices on a weekly basis, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of debits and credits to oversee the bigger picture of the company's financial health
• Manage vendor relationships, ensuring timely payments to maintain inventory flow
• Utilize various accounting software systems, including Great Plains, IBM AS/400, JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, and Microsoft Excel
• Handle inventory, including auditing Bill of Lading (BOL) when received from the store, ensuring BOL matches inventory for location, and matching BOL to invoice
• Perform data entry tasks, including dumping data from a proprietary system into an Excel CSV file before uploading it to the current in-house accounting system
• Code data in CSV files before uploading to the system, with each retail store being its own cost center
• Perform month-end duties, including reconciling accounts payable before it goes for review
• Handle vendor management, maintaining relationships with a large list of vendors
• Display initiative and team player attributes, while also possessing a customer-facing personality to answer questions from store managers. Requirements • Must possess a minimum of 3 years of experience in Accounts Payable or a related role in a retail environment
• Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems is required
• Prior experience with Great Plains (GPAC), IBM AS/400, JD Edwards EnterpriseOne is highly desirable
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrated understanding of accounting functions
• Experience in Accounts Payable (AP) processes and procedures
• Familiarity with check processing
• Strong data entry skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to resolve discrepancies in financial reports and statements
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is preferred.
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