Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a finance team in Houston, Texas on a Long-term Contract basis. This position is ideal for someone who can manage a fast-paced invoice workflow while maintaining strong accuracy, organization, and responsiveness. The role will support timely payments, vendor communication, and month-end accounting activities while ensuring adherence to established financial controls.

Responsibilities:
• Handle a large volume of supplier invoices with careful attention to accuracy, timeliness, and supporting documentation.
• Compare billing documents against purchase orders and receipt records to confirm that charges are valid and complete.
• Examine invoices for correct approval routing and general ledger assignment before they are submitted for payment.
• Coordinate recurring payment activities, including weekly check processing, ACH transactions, and wire disbursements.
• Reconcile vendor account statements and investigate differences to bring outstanding items to resolution.
• Keep vendor profiles, payment histories, and accounts payable records current and well organized.
• Communicate with suppliers to address payment questions, research issues, and provide prompt follow-up.
• Contribute to period-end close by preparing reconciliations and assisting with accounts payable reporting needs.
• Produce financial and payables-related reports and provide documentation requested during audit reviews.
• Follow company accounting standards and internal controls throughout the invoice-to-payment cycle.

Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience in accounts payable, preferably in a high-volume processing environment.
• Working knowledge of invoice coding and account coding principles within an accounting workflow.
• Experience reviewing and entering invoices with a high degree of accuracy and consistency.
• Familiarity with payment processing methods, including ACH transactions, check runs, and wire payments.
• Ability to reconcile vendor statements and identify discrepancies across invoices, receipts, and payment records.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in communicating with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve payment-related issues.
• Understanding of standard accounting procedures, internal controls, and month-end support activities.

Compensation

$28.50-$33.00 Hourly

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