Accounts Payable Specialist
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support high-volume accounts payable operations for an organization in the energy and natural resources sector in Houston, Texas. This contract position with permanent potential is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings strong accuracy to invoice handling, and can manage daily transaction volume with consistency. The role will focus on timely payment processing, careful review of supporting documentation, and close attention to coding and reconciliation activities.
Responsibilities:
• Process a large daily volume of vendor invoices with accuracy and efficiency while meeting established deadlines.
• Review purchase orders and invoice documentation to complete two-way matching and resolve discrepancies before payment.
• Assign correct general ledger coding to invoices and verify approvals are in place prior to entry.
• Support check run preparation and help ensure vendor payments are issued in a timely manner.
• Reconcile accounts payable activity and investigate outstanding items to maintain accurate financial records.
• Communicate with internal teams and external vendors to clarify billing questions and address payment issues.
• Maintain organized records of invoices, payment support, and related documentation for audit readiness.
• Work within SAP and, when applicable, use OpenText to manage invoice processing and document workflows.
Qualifications:
• At least 3 years of experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support role.• Proven ability to process high volumes of invoices in a deadline-driven environment.
• Experience performing account reconciliation, invoice coding, and payment processing activities.
• Working knowledge of two-way matching and standard accounts payable controls.
• Hands-on experience using SAP is required.
• Exposure to OpenText is preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail, sound organizational skills, and the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
Compensation
$26.00-$28.00 HourlyAbout Us
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