Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join an auto finance organization in Houston, Texas in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent position. This position focuses on managing high-volume payment activity tied to dealer funding, reviewing incoming documentation for accuracy, and helping ensure approvals are completed on time. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with detailed financial records, tracking payment status in spreadsheets, and maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced accounts payable environment.

Responsibilities:
• Review incoming dealer funding notifications and verify supporting details before preparing payments for approval
• Enter payment and deal information accurately into the loan management and accounting system
• Coordinate the setup of payment items in the approval workflow and alert leadership when authorization is needed
• Maintain organized spreadsheet tracking for registrations, payment timing, and dealer-related funding activity
• Compare registration notices received from dealers against deal records to confirm accuracy before payment is released
• Process ACH and check payment activity in alignment with established schedules and internal controls
• Apply proper account coding and mark transactions correctly to support accurate financial records
• Handle a high volume of accounts payable tasks while meeting deadlines and maintaining attention to detail

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in accounts payable or a closely related finance support role
• Hands-on experience with invoice coding, account coding, and payment processing
• Working knowledge of ACH transactions and check run procedures
• Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and consistency
• Experience managing payment tracking through spreadsheets in a high-volume setting
• Ability to review documentation carefully and match records across multiple sources
• Familiarity with loan management, dealership finance, or similar accounting systems is preferred

Compensation

$23.75-$27.50 Hourly

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