Accounts Payable Clerk

TPI Staffing, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

TPI Staffing, Inc. is seeking a temporary Accounts Payable Clerk in Houston, TX to support the finance team during a 6+ month assignment. The role involves processing invoices, verifying expenses, and reconciling accounts under the Controller’s supervision.

The position requires proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn Eclipse ERP software. Work hours are Monday–Friday, 7 AM–4 PM or 8 AM–5 PM, with pay in the $20–$24/hour range.

Qualifications

• Must have strong MS Office skills and ability to learn accounting software.
• Experience with ERP systems is a plus (Eclipse ERP preferred).
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, and Outlook required.
• Ability to learn new accounting software quickly.

Responsibilities

• Receives and verifies expense reports; reconciles with account balances.
• Research and resolve discrepancies in AP deductions and chargebacks.
• Compare and verify vendor statements with ERP entries.
• Manage AP inboxes via email, phone, and mail.
• Facilitate payment of vendors; verify federal IDs and purchase orders.
• Ensure credits on payments; identify discounts; amend or stop PO settlements as needed.
• Assist with accounting records by reconciling monthly statements.
• Record petty cash entries and distribute supporting documentation.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Eclipse ERP

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Eclipse ERP

Job description

Accounts Payable Clerk Long Term Temporary (6 months+) Pay: $20-24/ hour Hours: Monday - Friday, 7 AM - 4 PM or 8 AM - 5 PM

We are looking for a Temporary (6 month contract) Accounts Payable Clerk to help manage the processes that oversee the outflow of capital for the company. Reporting directly to the Controller, they will also provide administrative support to ensure those processes run smoothly.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Receives and verifies expense reports; reconciles expense and other financial reports with account balances and other office records.


• Research and resolve any discrepancies that are uncovered when reviewing Accounts Payable deductions and chargebacks.


• Comparing and verifying vendor statements match what we have entered into our Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.


• Manage the communication for all Accounts Payable related inboxes, to include email, telephone, and traditional mail.


• Facilitates payment of vendors, which may include verification of federal ID numbers, reviewing purchase orders, and resolving inconsistencies.


• Ensures outstanding obligations are credited upon payment, identifies discount opportunities, and issues purchase order amendments or stop-payment orders as needed.


• Assists with accounting records and ledgers by reconciling monthly statements and transactions.


• Records entry of, verifies documentation for, and distributes petty cash.

Requirements:

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related programs.


• Must be able to learn other accounting software systems.


• Experience with Eclipse ERP or the electrical distribution industry a plus.


• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred.


• At least two years of related experience required.