Accounts Payable Pro | Detail-Oriented, Growth‑Focused

Academy Sports and Outdoors

Katy (TX)

On-site

USD 38,000 - 52,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Academy Sports + Outdoors is seeking an Accounts Payable professional to join our finance team in Texas. You will perform invoice matching, approvals, and data entry for retail and e-commerce invoices, while reconciling statements using Excel.

The role requires 0-4 years of AP experience, strong attention to detail, and solid Excel skills including VLOOKUP and pivots. You will engage with vendors and collaborate with senior staff on process improvements.

Qualifications

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent work experience considered.
0-4 years of accounting or accounts payable experience.
Strong organizational and analytical capabilities with attention to detail.
Advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUP and pivot tables.
Excellent verbal and written communication with a customer-service mindset.
Ability to build and maintain vendor relationships.
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or NetSuite.

Responsibilities

Perform 2-way and 3-way invoice matching.
Review and confirm invoices have appropriate approvals.
Enter invoices into accounting system for import retail, domestic retail, expense, or e-commerce businesses.
Reconcile monthly statements using Excel functions.
Scan and link manually received invoices in ERP system.
Resolve invoice discrepancies with vendors and internal teams.
Communicate with vendors regarding payment status and inquiries.
Escalate unresolved invoice issues to management or appropriate departments for resolution.
Manage group email box and respond to inquiries timely.
Forward requests to senior team members or management as needed.
Collaborate with senior team members for cross-training and skill development.
Develops a working knowledge of Academy’s policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
Duties may change; the team member may be required to perform other duties as assigned.