Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join a growing energy organization in Texas. This contract opportunity is well suited for a detail-focused individual who can manage high-volume payables activity, resolve complex invoice issues, and contribute to accurate financial operations. The role offers the chance to work cross-functionally, support multiple entities, and bring strong Oracle Fusion expertise to a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee end-to-end accounts payable activities for multiple business entities, ensuring invoices move efficiently from receipt through payment.
• Process a large volume of purchase order and non-purchase order invoices in Oracle Fusion with careful attention to accuracy, coding, and policy compliance.
• Research and resolve payment exceptions such as pricing differences, duplicate submissions, missing documentation, and vendor account concerns.
• Reconcile vendor statements, identify open items, and coordinate timely follow-up to clear outstanding balances.
• Monitor approval queues and follow up with internal partners to keep invoice processing and disbursements on schedule.
• Support ACH, wire, and check payment cycles while maintaining adherence to established financial controls.
• Assist with month-end close tasks, including accrual support, account reconciliations, and documentation for audit inquiries.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to address issues, strengthen workflows, and improve overall AP performance.
• Participate in Oracle Fusion enhancements, user testing, and continuous improvement efforts that streamline accounts payable processes.
• Provide guidance on best practices and assist with training or onboarding support when needed.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of accounts payable experience, including progressively responsible work in full-cycle AP functions.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion in an accounts payable environment is required.
• Strong working knowledge of invoice processing, purchase order matching, coding, approvals, and vendor reconciliation procedures.
• Experience supporting ACH, wire transfers, and check runs in a controlled, deadline-driven setting.
• Demonstrated ability to investigate discrepancies, analyze payment issues, and bring items to resolution independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with large data sets and transaction volumes.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with vendors and cross-functional internal teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.

Compensation

$32.00-$34.00 Hourly

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