Accounts Payable Analyst

Core6 Talent; The Woodlands (TX); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fridays remote

6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting

Medical premiums covered ~80%

3 weeks PTO

11 holidays + 2 floating holidays

Professional development and training

Free onsite parking

Engaging office culture and events

Job summary

Core6 Talent is partnering with a large, PE-backed global organization in The Woodlands to hire an experienced Accounts Payable Analyst. The role handles high-volume processing, with opportunities to grow into an AP Lead as the team expands.

You will work on automation initiatives, assist with integrations for acquired entities, and collaborate across Procurement, Logistics, and Accounting. The position offers up to $95,000 base with a 10% bonus, a 6% 401(k) match, and Fridays remote in a

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Accounts Payable experience in a high-volume environment.
• Experience researching and resolving AP discrepancies.
• Familiarity with ERP and automated AP processing platforms.
• Strong Excel skills and data analysis.
• Associate's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business preferred; Bachelor's a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process and review high volumes of vendor invoices with accuracy.
• Research and resolve complex invoice, payment, and coding discrepancies.
• Perform PO matching and handle non-standard AP transactions.
• Verify coding, approvals, tax treatment, and supporting docs.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Logistics, Operations and Accounting.
• Identify opportunities to improve AP processes and automation.
• Assist with integrating acquired businesses into AP processes.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Invoice processing

PO matching

Vendor management

Reconciliations

Excel skills

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Esker

Sage X3

ERP systems

Job description

Schedule: Monday–Thursday onsite | Friday remote

Compensation: up to $85,000 base + 10% bonus

Employment Type: Full-Time/Permanent

ABOUT THE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ANALYST OPPORTUNITY:

Core6 Talent is partnering with a large, PE-backed global organization to identify an experienced Accounts Payable professional for its growing Accounting & Finance team in The Woodlands.

This is not a traditional AP position where every transaction follows the same PO, receipt, invoice, three-way-match process.

The organization is growing through acquisitions, operates across multiple entities, and has a high-volume AP environment with transactions that often require someone to stop, investigate, ask questions, and determine the right solution.

The team is also investing heavily in AP automation and process improvement, making this a great opportunity for someone who has developed a strong Accounts Payable foundation but wants more exposure to systems, problem-solving, integrations, and continuous improvement.

There is also room for this person to grow into an AP Lead or take on broader responsibility as the organization continues to expand.

PERKS OF THE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ANALYST OPPORTUNITY:

Growth: The organization continues to expand through acquisitions, creating exposure to new entities, processes, systems, and increasingly complex accounting operations.

Career Path: There is potential to grow into an AP Lead and take on broader responsibility as the team evolves.

Technology: You'll get hands-on exposure to AP automation and an active Esker implementation rather than walking into a completely manual environment.

Complexity: This isn't an AP role where you'll perform the same transaction repeatedly. You'll be expected to analyze, investigate, troubleshoot, and solve problems.

Stability + Opportunity: You're joining an established global business with significant resources behind it while still having the opportunity to help improve how things are done.

• Up to $95,000 base + 10% bonus
• 6% 401(k) match with immediate participation and vesting
• Company covers approximately 80% of medical premiums
• 3 weeks PTO, with additional PTO accrual based on tenure
• 11 company holidays + 2 floating holidays
• Fridays remote
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Free onsite parking
• The company also puts effort into creating an engaging office culture, with regular employee events and activities throughout the year such as pot lucks & food truck visits to the office.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING AS THE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ANALYST

You’ll join an established AP team of 4 processing approximately 4,000 invoices per month and take ownership of an assigned portion of the AP function.

Responsibilities will include:

• Process and review high volumes of vendor invoices while maintaining accuracy and appropriate controls.
• Research and resolve complex invoice, payment, coding, and vendor discrepancies.
• Perform PO matching while also handling transactions that fall outside of standard AP processes.
• Verify appropriate coding, approvals, tax treatment, receipts, and supporting documentation.
• Process and review freight, transportation, logistics, and other operationally complex invoices.
• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate outstanding or unusual items.
• Serve as a point of contact for vendors and internal stakeholders regarding invoice and payment issues.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Generate AP reporting and provide analysis as needed.
• Work closely with Procurement, Logistics, Operations, Accounting, and other departments to resolve issues.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Identify opportunities to improve AP processes, controls, and automation.Assist with integrating acquired businesses into the company's AP processes and systems.
• Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Systems, Automation & Process Improvement

A major component of this opportunity is the continued evolution of the AP function.

The organization is implementing Esker for AP automation and currently operates within Sage X3. As the company continues to grow and acquire businesses, systems and processes will continue to evolve.

This ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ANALYST will have the opportunity to help:

• Improve automated invoice workflows.
• Identify and troubleshoot process or system issues.
• Work through exceptions that cannot simply be processed through a standard workflow.
• Support acquired businesses as they are integrated into the organization.
• Identify better, more efficient ways of doing things.

Prior Esker or Sage X3 experience is a plus, but experience with other ERP and automated invoice processing platforms is absolutely transferable.

WHAT WE NEED IN AN ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ANALYST

We’re looking for someone with a strong AP foundation who wants to think beyond the transaction.

The right person will likely have:

• 2+ years of Accounts Payable experience, ideally within a high-volume environment.
• Strong knowledge of invoice processing, PO matching, vendor management, and reconciliations.
• Experience researching and resolving AP discrepancies rather than simply escalating them.
• Experience working within an ERP system.
• Exposure to automated AP/invoice processing platforms.
• Strong Excel skills, including formulas, pivots, and data analysis.
• Excellent attention to detail and organization.
• The ability to manage multiple deadlines and changing priorities.
• Experience within a complex, multi-entity, manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or similarly fast-paced environment is a plus.
• An Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent experience is preferred. A Bachelor's degree is a plus.

In addition to the technical skills, the culture fit is extremely important. We are looking for a critical thinker and problem solver who is naturally curious when something doesn’t look right. If you consider yourself an outside of the box thinker who is comfortable figuring things out independently, this could be the right opportunity for you! There will be situations where the easiest answer isn't necessarily the correct one, and we need someone willing to dig deeper.