Accounting Specialist - Accounts Payable

Allied-Fire-Protection,-Lp; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied-Fire-Protection,-Lp in Pearland, TX is seeking an Accounting Specialist - Accounts Payable to manage vendor invoices, coding, and approvals. You will work closely with internal departments to resolve discrepancies and support month-end close in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires attention to detail, strong Excel skills, and knowledge of AP practices; experience with Sage or similar systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Excel

Accounting basics

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s degree

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 practices
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Team-oriented with a willingness to learn and assist others as needed