Our client is looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team for a 3-month contract role in The Woodlands. In this role, you will handle a range of responsibilities, including managing purchase orders, resolving aged payables, and reconciling vendor statements. Responsibilities:• Review unmatched purchase orders and goods receipts to identify discrepancies and ensure proper matching.• Communicate with site administrators and regional financial managers to address and resolve purchase order issues.• Investigate and resolve aged invoices, ensuring all necessary approvals and documentation are in place.• Work with vendors to confirm balances, validate credits, and apply or request refunds as needed.• Reconcile vendor statements by comparing them to internal records and resolving any discrepancies.• Maintain and update shared trackers for aged items, documenting actions taken and resolutions.• Identify recurring issues such as missing goods receipts or approval delays and suggest process improvements.• Utilize Excel tools, including lookups, filters, and pivot tables, to analyze and manage financial data effectively.• Research and clear lingering balances in accounts while ensuring compliance with company policies.

• Proven experience in accounts payable processes, including purchase order matching and invoice reconciliation. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with strong skills in using lookups, filters, and pivot tables. • Familiarity with SAP or similar accounting systems for financial management. • Ability to investigate and resolve aged payables, including handling vendor communications. • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills for maintaining accurate financial records. • Knowledge of journal entries and month-end close procedures. • Excellent communication skills to collaborate with internal teams and external vendors. • Ability to identify and address recurring financial discrepancies for process optimization.

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the Woodlands, TX
onsite
Contract / Temporary to Hire
20.00 - 24.00 USD / Hourly
Our client is looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team for a 3-month contract role in The Woodlands. In this role, you will handle a range of responsibilities, including managing purchase orders, resolving aged payables, and reconciling vendor statements. Responsibilities:• Review unmatched purchase orders and goods receipts to identify discrepancies and ensure proper matching.• Communicate with site administrators and regional financial managers to address and resolve purchase order issues.• Investigate and resolve aged invoices, ensuring all necessary approvals and documentation are in place.• Work with vendors to confirm balances, validate credits, and apply or request refunds as needed.• Reconcile vendor statements by comparing them to internal records and resolving any discrepancies.• Maintain and update shared trackers for aged items, documenting actions taken and resolutions.• Identify recurring issues such as missing goods receipts or approval delays and suggest process improvements.• Utilize Excel tools, including lookups, filters, and pivot tables, to analyze and manage financial data effectively.• Research and clear lingering balances in accounts while ensuring compliance with company policies.
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