Accounts Payable Specialist

JOB TITLE: Accounts Payable Specialist
LOCATION: Austin, TX
DURATION: 6 Months
PAY RANGE: $42 - $45/hr.

COMPANY:
Our client is a global technology leader known for its innovative consumer electronics, mobile devices, and cutting-edge semiconductor solutions.

POSITION SUMMARY:
We are seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our client's People & Operations Team to support the invoice-to-pay operations. In this hands-on role, you will process high-volume invoices, resolve vendor and stakeholder issues, and maintain the vendor data and controls that keep payments accurate and on schedule. The ideal candidate has hands-on accounts payable or general accounting experience at volume and works comfortably with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

• Process high-volume invoices using 3-way match (PO, receipt, and shipping documentation) to ensure accuracy before payment.
• Partner with stakeholders to review and obtain invoice approvals within established workflows, and clear invoice holds by working with procurement to identify root causes and drive resolution.
• Serve as the primary contact for vendor invoice disputes; reconcile vendor statements, resolve discrepancies proactively, and respond to payment inquiries with accurate status updates.
• Coordinate weekly payment runs with corporate AP and confirm release within agreed payment terms.
• Support month-end and year-end close, including accrual schedules, AP aging reports, and vendor master data maintenance in line with internal controls.
• Administer the corporate Vendor Interface Portal, troubleshoot issues, and complete vendor registrations with setup and verification to maintain data integrity and compliance.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, maintain shipment records, and meet export control requirements.
• Process *** and other online procurement orders with associated invoices, and support the site recycling program per applicable guidelines.
• Lead or contribute to special projects including AP analysis, research, and audit confirmations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 – 4 years in accounts payable or general accounting
• Demonstrated 3-way match processing at volume
• Proficient in Excel
• Working knowledge of month-end and year-end close processes
• Strong attention to detail for high-volume matching and discrepancy resolution
• Clear written and verbal communication for vendor and stakeholder interactions
• Ability to manage competing priorities, particularly during close periods
• Comfortable working across procurement, AP, and finance teams

EDUCATION:

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business, or equivalent experience

BENEFITS SUMMARY: Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.

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BENEFITS SUMMARY:
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.

FAIR CHANCE POLICY:
Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.