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AP / Vendor Management Specialist
Career Insights for Accounts Payable / Receivable Clerk
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What they do
An Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions, with specific responsibility for Accounts Payable/Receivable. Works for a business or bookkeeping service. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$43,868 / year median in Texas
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Description Our client, a growing company in the construction/project-based industry, is seeking a detail-oriented AP / Vendor Management Specialist for a contract opportunity. This role is heavily focused on vendor management and record maintenance, while also supporting accounts payable operations in a high-volume environment. This position is ideal for someone with a strong administrative and AP background who enjoys working with vendor documentation, data entry, compliance-related tracking, and process-driven tasks. The right candidate will be highly organized, accurate, and comfortable following established procedures in a fast-paced setting.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Support vendor onboarding, maintenance, and updates within internal systems
+ Enter and maintain vendor, invoice, and payment-related data with a high level of accuracy
+ Assist with accounts payable processing, including invoice review, matching, and general AP support
+ Maintain organized vendor records and ensure required documentation is complete and up to date
+ Help monitor payment-related holds, vendor compliance items, and supporting documentation
+ Track and route incoming vendor correspondence, notices, and AP-related communications
+ Assist with resolving routine vendor and payment discrepancies by gathering documentation and coordinating with internal teams
+ Support lien waiver, notice, and vendor file tracking within a project-driven environment
+ Communicate professionally with vendors and internal departments regarding documentation, account updates, and payment-related items
+ Follow established workflows and escalate exceptions as needed
Requirements Qualifications:
+ Prior experience in accounts payable, with a strong preference for vendor management/vendor maintenance experience
+ Strong data entry skills and exceptional attention to detail
+ Ability to work in a deadline-driven, process-oriented environment
+ Experience handling a high volume of administrative or transactional work
+ Strong organizational, follow-up, and documentation skills
+ Professional communication skills and ability to work across teams
+ Experience in construction, subcontractor, or project-based environments is a plus
+ Viewpoint software experience is a plus
Preferred Background:
+ AP support
+ Vendor onboarding or vendor master maintenance
+ Invoice and payment support
+ Compliance or document tracking
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