Accounts Payable Specialist
HKS, Inc.
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 2 years
- Must know
- AccountingExcelMicrosoft Office
- Work
- On-site in Dallas
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Accounting60%Excel47%Microsoft Office27%of 15 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 5, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
HKS Dallas is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team. Supports the accounts payable team using a wide range of developing professional skills. Assists in computing, classifying, and recording accounts payable transactions to ensure the accuracy of the organization's records.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintains accounting records by computing, classifying, and recording numerical data for consultant entry, UK trade entry, and imported US trade entry to keep financial records complete as assigned.
- Maintains accounting databases by entering assigned data into the computer; processing backups as requested.
- Emails responses to payment inquiry and information requests.
- May assist with G/L account reconciliation and month-end closing, and other ad hoc projects.
- Performs tasks detailed in the monthly check list review.
- May check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by the team.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Experience in MS Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
- Experience in Deltek Vision preferred.
Qualifications
- Associate degree in Accounting, Finance or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
- Eager to learn, highly organized, and willing to contribute creatively to the team.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of staff.
- Strong work ethic and eagerness to produce high-quality, accurate results.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.
- Ability to hold sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality and integrity.
- Ability to communicate and present ideas in a clear, concise, and professional manner both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to problem-solve and apply appropriate solutions.
- Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment.
- Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality.