Accounting Specialist - Accounts Payable

Allied Fire Protection; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Fire Protection in Pearland, TX is seeking an Accounting Specialist - Accounts Payable to manage vendor invoices, PO matching, and payment processing in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with internal teams, reconcile statements, and support month-end close while ensuring accuracy and policy compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree is a plus.
• 2–5 years of Accounts Payable or accounting experience preferred.
• Construction, job costing, and purchase order experience is a plus.
• Sage or similar accounting system experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process PO and GL vendor invoices accurately and timely.
• Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Communicate with vendors to research and resolve invoice, payment, and account discrepancies.
• Work closely with internal departments to resolve PO, receiving, and invoice-related issues.
• Reconcile vendor statements and research outstanding invoices, credits, and discrepancies.
• Review and approve employee credit card expense reports for accuracy, proper documentation, and policy compliance.
• Assist with weekly check runs and other payment activities, including ACH and wire payments.
• Communicate necessary vendor account updates to the appropriate department.
• Assist with month-end, year-end, and audit-related requests as needed.
• Provide support for other Accounts Payable and accounting responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Invoice processing

Vendor communication

Reconciliation

Excel

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor’s degree (plus)

Tools

Sage

Job description

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Accounting Specialist - Accounts Payable

Pearland, TX, US

ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST – ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Friendswood, Texas

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Process PO and general ledger vendor invoices accurately and timely, ensuring proper coding, documentation, and approvals.
• Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Communicate with vendors to research and resolve invoice, payment, and account discrepancies.
• Work closely with internal departments to resolve purchase order, receiving, and invoice-related issues.
• Reconcile vendor statements and research outstanding invoices, credits, and discrepancies.
• Review and approve employee credit card expense reports for accuracy, proper documentation, and policy compliance.
• Assist with weekly check runs and other payment activities, including ACH and wire payments.
• Communicate necessary vendor account updates to the appropriate department.
• Assist with month-end, year-end, and audit-related requests as needed.
• Provide support for other Accounts Payable and accounting responsibilities as assigned.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree is a plus
• 2-5 years of Accounts Payable or accounting experience preferred
• Construction, job costing, and purchase order experience is a plus
• Sage or similar accounting system experience is a plus

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Basic understanding of accounting and Accounts Payable practicesAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Team-oriented with a willingness to learn and assist others as needed