AP/AR Analyst

Our client, in the manufacturing industry, is seeking an AP/AR Analyst to support daily accounting operations in Houston, Texas. This position focuses on maintaining accurate payables and receivables records, processing financial transactions efficiently, and helping ensure timely month-end activities. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in invoice handling, reconciliation work, and high-volume data accuracy within a fast-paced accounting environment.
Responsibilities: • Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and ensure payments are recorded accurately and issued on schedule. • Manage customer billing and cash application activities while monitoring outstanding balances and resolving discrepancies promptly. • Perform three-way matching by comparing invoices, purchase orders, and receiving records before approving transactions. • Reconcile AP and AR accounts regularly to maintain clean ledgers and support accurate financial reporting. • Assist with accrual entries and contribute to month-end close tasks by preparing account details and resolving open items. • Intercompany invoices, high volume, GL entries. • Review payment and receivable activity to identify errors, investigate variances, and communicate issues to internal stakeholders. • Support documentation and recordkeeping processes to ensure accounting files are organized, complete, and audit-ready.

Qualifications:

• Manufacturing industry experience • At least 2 years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or a closely related accounting support role. • Intercompany experience and processing high volume invoices • 3 way match, PO and non-PO • Working knowledge of invoice processing, cash applications, and account reconciliation procedures. • Experience performing three-way matching and handling purchase order-based transactions. • Familiarity with accruals and participation in month-end close activities and working knowledge of GL Accounts • Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel- create pivot tables/vlookups • Strong accuracy, organization, and time management skills in a deadline-driven environment. • Ability to research discrepancies, resolve routine accounting issues, and communicate clearly with vendors and internal teams.

Compensation

$60,000.00-$65,000.00 Yearly

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