Accounts Payable Specialist 2

Socket.dev; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist 2 to provide financial, administrative, and clerical support by processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices in compliance with policies. The role requires strong attention to detail, organization, and confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include vendor communications, PO–invoice matching, and assisting with audits and month-end close.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable with attention to accuracy and timeliness.
• Familiar with GAAP and SOX compliance principles.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Accurately track invoices, payments, and financial data in the accounting system.
• Establish and maintain vendor relationships and reconcile statements monthly.
• Respond to vendor inquiries about payments and account status.
• Ensure PO vs. invoice accuracy and authorize invoices for payment.
• Verify expenses charged to the correct GL account and cost center.
• Support year-end close and audits with required documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Independent work

Organization

Confidentiality

Communication

Data entry

GAAP

SOX compliance

Education

College degree preferred

High school diploma required

Job description

Job Summary

The Accounts Payable Specialist 2 is responsible for providing financial, administrative, and clerical support by ensuring payments are completed and expenses are controlled by processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices according to established policies and procedures in an efficient, timely, and accurately.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately track all invoices, payments, and other relevant financial information and ensure it is correctly entered into the accounting system
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with new and existing vendors
• Reconcile vendor statements monthly
• Respond to vendor inquiries regarding payments and account status.
• Reconcile vendor statements and correct any discrepancies.
• Keeping track of payment deadlines and following up with vendors to ensure payments have been received.
• Communicating with other departments to ensure all invoices are authorized to be processed for payment
• Compare purchase orders to invoices to identify and fix discrepancies
• Verify expenses are charged to the correct account, general ledger, and cost center
• Provide support documentation for annual audits, month-end and year-end close
• Supports other projects or responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and strict confidentiality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Excellent Data entry skills.
• Basic knowledge in GAAP, SOX Compliance

Qualifications

1. College degree preferred; high school diploma required.
2. Minimum (3) three years' experience working in an accounts payable environment, preferably in the construction industry.