Accounts Payable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a busy finance team in Houston, Texas. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who excels in a fast-paced setting and brings strong accuracy, organization, and follow-through to daily payables work. The person in this role will help keep vendor payments timely, records well maintained, and financial processes aligned with established accounting standards.

Responsibilities:

- Manage a large volume of incoming vendor invoices, ensuring each item is entered correctly and handled within expected timelines.

- Verify billing details by comparing invoices against purchase orders and receiving documents before submitting them for payment.

- Examine invoices for authorized approval and accurate general ledger coding, following company accounting procedures.

- Coordinate weekly payment activity, including check processing, ACH transactions, and wire disbursements.

- Reconcile vendor statements, investigate outstanding items, and resolve payment differences in a timely manner.

- Maintain organized supplier records and preserve accurate documentation related to invoices, payments, and account activity.

- Address vendor questions professionally, providing prompt follow-up to resolve payment status concerns or discrepancies.

- Contribute to month-end close by assisting with account reconciliations and preparing payables-related support.

- Produce accounts payable reporting and provide documentation needed for audits and internal financial review. Requirements - Hands-on experience in accounts payable, including processing invoices in a high-volume environment.

- Working knowledge of invoice coding and account coding practices within an accounting or ERP system.

- Experience supporting payment methods such as check runs, ACH, and wire transfers.

- Ability to review financial documents carefully and identify discrepancies with strong attention to detail.

- Solid organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills for working with vendors and internal stakeholders.

- Proficiency with standard accounting software and Microsoft Excel for reporting, reconciliation, and recordkeeping.

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