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We are currently looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Central Administration – Finance Department at our Dallas-Oak Cliff campus. If the following opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, Apply Now!

Primary Purpose:

Perform general accounting tasks relating related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Additional training beyond high school in accounts payable or general accounting preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of financial accounting and auditing principles established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
• Knowledge of computerized accounting systems
• Ability to use personal computer and software to develop complex accounting reports, spreadsheets, and databases
• Ability to work with numbers in an accurate and rapid manner
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and maintain composure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to research and analyze data and reports.
• Attention to detail
• Quick learner
• High level of integrity

Experience:

• Two (2) years of accounting experience in accounts payable or general accounting preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Process 3-way PO matching invoices
• Process check requests
• Process travel requests
• Reconcile vendor statements
• Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues
• Research stale checks
• Provide supporting documentation for audits
• Debit, credit, and total accounts on computer spreadsheets and databases using specialized accounting software
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including auditable records and financial statements
• Record, store, and analyze information using accounting software
• Assist with review of travel expense reports
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Equipment Used:

Personal computer, printer, fax machine, copier, and calculator.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer.

TEXANS CAN ACADEMIES is an Equal Opportunity Employer.