Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working with high volumes of invoices, vendor communications, and payment processing? Our client, a growing organization near Downtown Houston, is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team on a contract-to-hire basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong AP fundamentals, ERP experience, and exceptional attention to detail who is looking for long-term career growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and process vendor invoices accurately and timely
• Match invoices to purchase orders, receipts, and supporting documentation
• Enter invoices into the ERP system, ensuring proper coding and approval routing
• Verify vendor information, invoice amounts, payment terms, and due dates
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, duplicate invoices, and payment issues
• Process drop-ship invoices and complete the PO-to-voucher process
• Maintain accurate and organized invoice documentation and records
• Prepare and process ACH payments and check runs in accordance with company policies
• Obtain appropriate approvals and supporting documentation prior to releasing payments
• Respond to vendor inquiries regarding invoices, payments, and account balances
• Maintain vendor records and assist with vendor account maintenance
• Reconcile vendor statements and research outstanding items
• Assist with month-end close activities and accounts payable reconciliations
• Adhere to established accounting procedures, internal controls, and compliance standards
• Protect confidential financial and vendor information