Accounts Payable Clerk (Dallas, TX) - Austin Industries

Austin Industries; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life and disability

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Austin Industries, a leading U.S.-based construction firm, is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk at our Dallas, Texas corporate headquarters. You will process third-party invoices and issue payments in line with contracts and policy.

The role emphasizes accurate invoice processing, vendor statement reconciliation, and timely communication with internal teams. You will support the AP team and other departments on ad hoc projects while maintaining high attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate’s degree and/or 2+ years of college preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in accounts payable or related field.
• Experience with invoice processing and posting.
• Strong reconciliation skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Distribute invoices to sites or departments as appropriate.
• Code and enter approved invoices into the accounting system.
• Verify vendor information and post verified AP batches.
• Reconcile vendor statements regularly and resolve discrepancies.
• Process payments per contract terms and company policy; handle electronic, wires, and checks.

Skills

Accounts payable experience

Invoice processing

Vendor statement reconciliation

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or some college

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Austin Industries is one of the nation’s largest, most diversified U.S.-based construction companies. With more than 8,000 employee-owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial.

Austin Industries has an outstanding opportunity for an Accounts Payable Clerk at our corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas. The Accounts Payable Clerk processes 3rd party invoices and makes payments according to contract terms and company policy with excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Distribute invoices to job sites or overhead departments as appropriate
• Codes and enters approved vendor/supplier invoices into the accounting system
• Reviews and confirms vendor information and invoice detail with respective purchase orders, contracts, or other agreements; and posts verified AP batches
• Reconciles vendor statements on a regular basis
• Schedule and process payments according to contract terms and company policy, including electronic payments, wires, and manual checks
• Prepares checks or cash requirement reports for signatures
• Supports the AP teams, other departments and operations with ad hoc projects to ensure process efficiency
• Resolves vendor/supplier inquiries in a timely manner
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate’s degree and/or 2+ years of college preferred
• 2+ years of experience in accounts payable or related field
• Extensive experience in invoice processing, ensuring accuracy and timely execution
• Strong expertise in invoice statement reconciliation, with a focus on identifying and resolving discrepancies
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Dependable and capable of working efficiently and independently in a professional setting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional customer service skills, with a strong focus on building and maintaining positive relationships internally and externally
• Have strong attention to detail and accuracy while managing multiple priorities under stress
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and meet deadlines

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or higher
• Familiarity with accounting cycles and accounts payable processes
• Moderate in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Industries is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Benefits & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Austin Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About Austin Industries

Austin Industries and its operating companies engage in almost every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction. Austin is owned entirely by its employees through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Austin Industries has a rich history. We are one of the largest and most diversified construction firms in the nation. Austin stands on the core values of Uncompromising Integrity, Employee-ownership, Exemplary Service and Excellence in Safety.

To learn more about our history, culture and operations, visit us at www.austin-ind.com.

No Third-Party Inquiries Please

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.

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