Accounts Payable Specialist – Museum Finance & Vendors

Kimbell Art Museum; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four complimentary tickets to every K–

Free admission to other area museums

Free on-site parking

Employee discount at Café and MuseumSh

Job summary

Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an Accounts Payable Associate for full-time, on-site work. The role supports the Controller and Deputy Director of Finance and Administration by handling AP duties, banking tasks, and limited AR/subsidiary activities, with 35 hours per week.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of AP experience, strong detail orientation, and solid knowledge of MS Office and basic accounting. Background checks and drug screening are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three to five years of accounts payable experience required.
• Accounting and general ledger knowledge helpful.
• Blackbaud Financial Edge software experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders following established procedures and guidelines.
• Match invoices to purchase orders, ensure all invoices follow purchase order procedures, and reconcile differences with appropriate staff.
• Enter invoices into the financial software.
• Process invoice payments, including checks and ACH transfers, on a timely basis.
• Prepare and initiate bank drafts, wire transfers, and stop payments.
• Research and resolve vendor discrepancies and disputes.
• Prepare and submit documentation for 1099s annually.
• Maintain accurate departmental records and accounts payable files.
• Maintain and order general office supplies.
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Blackbaud Financial Edge

Adobe

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an Accounts Payable Associate for full-time, on-site work. The role supports the Controller and Deputy Director of Finance and Administration by handling AP duties, banking tasks, and limited AR/subsidiary activities, with 35 hours per week.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of AP experience, strong detail orientation, and solid knowledge of MS Office and basic accounting. Background checks and drug screening are required.