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Accounts Payable Specialist
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Houston, Texas. This Contract-to-permanent position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, managing high-volume invoice processing and ensuring accuracy in financial transactions. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in full-cycle accounts payable processes and demonstrate strong organizational and analytical skills.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process up to 1,800 invoices per month, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established procedures.<br>• Perform full-cycle accounts payable tasks, including 3-way matching, expense reporting, and invoice coding.<br>• Reconcile vendor statements, research discrepancies, and resolve payment-related issues.<br>• Communicate with vendors to address payment inquiries and coordinate solutions for invoice discrepancies.<br>• Support month-end close activities, including overtime as needed, to meet tight deadlines within a 4-business-day cycle.<br>• Collaborate with over 30 locations to ensure smooth handling of invoice and payment processes.<br>• Utilize SharePoint and other tools to manage paperless workflows efficiently.<br>• Leverage intermediate Excel skills, including pivot tables, to analyze and report financial data.<br>• Assist in adapting to new ERP systems as needed, ensuring a seamless transition and process improvement.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounts payable, with a focus on high-volume invoice processing.<br>• Proficiency in full-cycle accounts payable, including 3-way matching and expense coding.<br>• Strong skills in vendor communication and resolving payment discrepancies.<br>• Experience with reconciliation tasks and attention to detail in financial processes.<br>• Intermediate Excel proficiency, including the use of pivot tables and formulas.<br>• Familiarity with ERP systems such as Syteline is a plus.<br>• Ability to manage deadlines effectively, especially during month-end close periods.<br>• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with a commitment to accuracy.
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  • Houston, TX
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 22.80 - 26.40 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Houston, Texas. This Contract-to-permanent position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, managing high-volume invoice processing and ensuring accuracy in financial transactions. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in full-cycle accounts payable processes and demonstrate strong organizational and analytical skills.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process up to 1,800 invoices per month, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established procedures.<br>• Perform full-cycle accounts payable tasks, including 3-way matching, expense reporting, and invoice coding.<br>• Reconcile vendor statements, research discrepancies, and resolve payment-related issues.<br>• Communicate with vendors to address payment inquiries and coordinate solutions for invoice discrepancies.<br>• Support month-end close activities, including overtime as needed, to meet tight deadlines within a 4-business-day cycle.<br>• Collaborate with over 30 locations to ensure smooth handling of invoice and payment processes.<br>• Utilize SharePoint and other tools to manage paperless workflows efficiently.<br>• Leverage intermediate Excel skills, including pivot tables, to analyze and report financial data.<br>• Assist in adapting to new ERP systems as needed, ensuring a seamless transition and process improvement.
  • 2025-09-11T13:29:21Z

Accounts Payable Specialist Job in Houston | Robert Half