Accounts Payable Accountant

Leoforce; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking an Accounts Payable Accountant to join its Fort Worth accounting team. The role focuses on managing day-to-day AP activities, supporting accurate financial reporting, and assisting with month-end close.

The ideal candidate has a strong accounting foundation, hands-on AP experience, and the ability to handle a high volume of transactions with accuracy and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. This is a great opportunity to grow within a growing multi-location organization.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in accounts payable or general accounting.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, DEBITS/CREDITS, GL coding, and reconciliations.
• Experience with accounting software or ERP systems.
• Proficiency in Excel with formulas, sorting, filtering, and data analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounts payable: invoice review, coding, approvals, and payments.
• Review invoices for accuracy and proper GL coding.
• Process vendor payments via ACH, checks, wires, and other methods.
• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain vendor records, including W-9s and documentation.
• Assist with new vendor setup and ongoing maintenance.
• Prepare AP reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Assist with month-end close: accruals, journal entries, reconciliations.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve issues with internal teams.
• Monitor outstanding invoices and ensure timely payments.
• Assist with 1099 preparation and reporting.
• Maintain documentation and internal controls.
• Support audits and process improvements in AP.

Skills

Excel proficient

Attention to detail

Prioritization & deadlines

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Accounts Payable Accountant

Fort Worth,TX, US

6941918

a day ago

Job Description

Experience: Senior Level

Salary: $70,000 - $85,000 per year

Job Details

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Accountant to join their accounting team. This position will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounts payable activities while supporting accurate financial reporting and month-end close. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in accounting, hands‑on accounts payable experience, and the ability to manage a high volume of transactions while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full‑cycle accounts payable process, including invoice review, coding, approvals, and payment processing
• Review invoices and supporting documentation for accuracy and proper general ledger coding
• Process vendor payments through ACH, checks, wires, and other payment methods
• Reconcile vendor statements and research discrepancies, duplicate invoices, and payment issues
• Maintain accurate vendor records, including W-9s and other required documentation
• Assist with new vendor setup and ongoing vendor maintenance
• Prepare and maintain accounts payable reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Assist with month‑end close, including AP accruals, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Respond to vendor inquiries and work with internal departments to resolve invoice and payment issues
• Monitor outstanding invoices and ensure payments are processed according to established terms
• Assist with annual 1099 preparation and reporting
• Maintain organized documentation and appropriate internal controls
• Support internal and external audit requests related to accounts payable
• Identify opportunities to improve AP processes, controls, and efficiencies
• Assist with additional accounting projects and responsibilities as needed

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Previous accounts payable or general accounting experience required
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, including debits, credits, general ledger coding, and account reconciliations
• Experience working with accounting or ERP systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, sorting, filtering, and basic data analysis
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain a high level of accuracy
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of an accounting team

A bit about us

Our client is a growing, multi‑location organization undergoing an exciting period of operational and cultural transformation. With new executive leadership focused on talent development, accountability, and process improvement, the organization is investing in stronger centralized accounting operations and modern technology. This is a hands‑on environment where employees can make an immediate impact while gaining exposure to complex accounting, systems implementation, and company‑wide initiatives.

Why join us?

• Expand beyond AP into journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, GL accounting, and month‑end close
• Help redesign and centralize AP processes across 32 locations while introducing stronger controls and automation
• Develop toward an AP leadership role with hands‑on mentorship and meaningful career‑growth potential
• Gain high‑visibility exposure to senior leadership, system implementations, and company‑wide process improvements