Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Summary

PrideStaff is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join our client's finance team in Laurel, MS. This vital role will be responsible for managing the full cycle of accounts payable operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, and maintaining strong vendor relationships. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with high-volume transactions, strong analytical skills, and a proven ability to identify and resolve discrepancies. Our client is headquartered in Laurel, MS, and is a leading provider of oilfield services in the Gulf Coast area. They offer a wide array of completion, intervention, and production services, serving customers across various basins with a commitment to dependability, industry-leading expertise, and exceptional service.

Responsibilities:

• Process a high volume of complex invoices accurately and efficiently, including 2-way and 3-way matching.

• Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.

• Resolve purchase order, invoice, or payment discrepancies in a timely manner.

• Prepare and process electronic payments (ACH, wires) and checks.

• Maintain accurate vendor records, including W-9 forms and payment terms, in the ERP system.

• Assist with month-end closing activities related to accounts payable.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for escalated vendor inquiries, providing professional and prompt resolutions.

• Collaborate effectively with internal departments (e.g., procurement, operations) to ensure accurate expense coding and adherence to company policies.

• Assist in generating accounts payable reports and analyses as needed.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the accounts payable function and assist with implementation.

• Maintain strict confidentiality of financial information.

• Support the Accounts Payable Manager or Supervisor with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.

• 3+ years of progressive experience in accounts payable, with a focus on high-volume environments.

• Proven proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (experience with industry-specific software a plus).

• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and accounts payable workflows.

• Excellent data entry skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (intermediate to advanced skills for data analysis and reconciliation).

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with vendors and internal staff.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.