Accounts Payable Specialist

9183554 Accounts Payable Specialist – Irving, TX | 3-Month Contract | Full-Time Onsite
Location: Irving, TX
Contract Duration: 3 Months
Schedule: Monday – Friday| 40 Hours per Week
Job Type: Onsite | Full-Time | Temporary Contract

Job Overview

Sigma Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist to join our dynamic finance team in Irving, TX. The AP Specialist plays a critical role in executing full-cycle accounts payable processes, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, and corporate payments. This is a key position that supports financial integrity, process optimization, and compliance within a fast-paced healthcare and corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle accounts payable processing, including invoice review, data entry, approval routing, and payment execution.

• Conduct daily audits to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance of financial transactions.

• Manage vendor relationships, ensuring prompt resolution of payment discrepancies and inquiries.

• Collaborate with internal departments and external vendors to streamline AP operations and resolve complex payment-related issues.

• Support month-end close processes, including reconciliation of AP accounts and preparing reports for financial statements.

• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, CHRISTUS Health policies, and healthcare industry regulations.

• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to audit inquiries.

• Analyze and resolve payment exceptions, leveraging strong research and problem-solving abilities.

• Utilize Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and financial software tools to track payments and automate reporting.

• Adapt to system upgrades, evolving business needs, and process changes with a proactive learning approach.

• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information with high ethical standards.

• Communicate effectively across teams with strong verbal and written skills.

• Work independently and meet deadlines in a deadline-driven environment.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Business, Finance, or Accounting degree preferred.

• Minimum of 3+ years of accounts payable or related finance experience.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

• Experience with Infor/Lawson or other large ERP systems highly desirable.

• Previous exposure to ServiceNow is a plus.

• Knowledge of healthcare industry standards and regulations is preferred.

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is preferred.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Certifications

• APM (Accounts Payable Manager)

• CAPP (Certified Accounts Payable Professional)

• CAPA (Certified Accounts Payable Associate)

• CPA (Certified Public Accountant)

• APPM (Accredited Procure-to-Pay Manager)