Accounts Payable Clerk

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join a team in Houston, Texas on a Contract basis. This onsite opportunity supports day-to-day payables activities while also assisting with selected receivables tasks when needed. The role is well suited for someone who can manage a steady invoice volume, work accurately across multiple priorities, and communicate effectively with vendors and internal teams.

Responsibilities:

- Review, verify, and process vendor invoices with a high level of accuracy and timeliness.

- Reconcile invoices against purchase orders and related backup documents before submission for payment.

- Record payable transactions in the company's accounting system using appropriate expense and account coding.

- Investigate billing differences, missing information, and payment issues to ensure items are resolved promptly.

- Serve as a point of contact for vendor inquiries related to invoice status, payment details, and account questions.

- Maintain organized and up-to-date vendor files, including payment terms and supporting documentation.

- Contribute to month-end close activities by preparing accounts payable records and assisting with reconciliations.

- Partner with internal departments to secure approvals, clarify invoice details, and address processing delays.

- Provide backup support for accounts receivable activities such as cash application research and customer payment inquiries.

- Assist with additional accounting and administrative assignments as business needs require. Requirements - At least 2 years of hands-on experience in accounts payable; exposure to accounts receivable is beneficial.

- Ability to handle a high invoice volume, including experience processing around 600 or more invoices per month.

- Prior use of an ERP or accounting platform for invoice processing; experience with Infor LN is preferred.

- Working knowledge of invoice entry, purchase order matching, account coding, and payment support tasks.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

- Strong accuracy, organization, and attention to detail in a fast-paced accounting environment.

- Effective written and verbal communication skills, along with solid problem-solving ability.

- Capacity to balance multiple responsibilities and collaborate successfully with cross-functional teams.

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