Job Description: Accounts Payable Specialist (Contract-to-Hire)Location: 100% Onsite, Downtown Houston, TXPay Rate: $22.00–$25.00 per hour (Depends on Experience)Robert Half is partnering with a dynamic and growing organization located in the heart of downtown Houston to find an experienced Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist for a contract-to-hire opportunity. This role is 100% onsite and offers an excellent chance to join a collaborative and professional work environment in an essential capacity. Role Overview:The AP Specialist will be responsible for managing the full-cycle accounts payable process while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness. This professional will work closely with the accounting team to provide support in areas such as invoice processing, vendor relationship management, and expense reporting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, experienced with high-volume AP functions, and proactive in contributing to process improvements.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Review, code, and process a high volume of invoices.</li><li>Verify, reconcile, and process T& E (travel and expense) reports in compliance with company policies.</li><li>Ensure timely payment of vendor invoices, resolving discrepancies as needed.</li><li>Manage vendor relationships, responding to inquiries, and reconciling statements.</li><li>Perform month-end tasks related to accounts payable including accruals and reconciliations.</li><li>Support 1099 preparation and assist with audits by compiling necessary documentation.</li><li>Enter and maintain accurate records within the AP system and assist with updating process documentation.</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to ensure proper coding and approvals.</li></ul>

Qualifications:<ul><li>Experience: Minimum 2+ years of full-cycle Accounts Payable experience (high-volume AP preferred).</li><li>Skills: Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar) and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs preferred but not required).</li><li>Detail-Oriented: Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.</li><li>Education: Associates degree in a relevant field preferred but not required (or equivalent work experience).</li><li>Soft Skills: Exceptional communication skills and a customer service mindset.</li></ul>

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Houston, TX
onsite
Temporary
22.00 - 25.00 USD / Hourly
Job Description: Accounts Payable Specialist (Contract-to-Hire)Location: 100% Onsite, Downtown Houston, TXPay Rate: $22.00–$25.00 per hour (Depends on Experience)Robert Half is partnering with a dynamic and growing organization located in the heart of downtown Houston to find an experienced Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist for a contract-to-hire opportunity. This role is 100% onsite and offers an excellent chance to join a collaborative and professional work environment in an essential capacity. Role Overview:The AP Specialist will be responsible for managing the full-cycle accounts payable process while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness. This professional will work closely with the accounting team to provide support in areas such as invoice processing, vendor relationship management, and expense reporting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, experienced with high-volume AP functions, and proactive in contributing to process improvements.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Review, code, and process a high volume of invoices.</li><li>Verify, reconcile, and process T& E (travel and expense) reports in compliance with company policies.</li><li>Ensure timely payment of vendor invoices, resolving discrepancies as needed.</li><li>Manage vendor relationships, responding to inquiries, and reconciling statements.</li><li>Perform month-end tasks related to accounts payable including accruals and reconciliations.</li><li>Support 1099 preparation and assist with audits by compiling necessary documentation.</li><li>Enter and maintain accurate records within the AP system and assist with updating process documentation.</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to ensure proper coding and approvals.</li></ul>
2025-09-12T20:13:46Z