Accounts Payable Lead

Ledgent; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent in Houston is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Lead to oversee invoice processing, vendor payments, and payable records in a fast-paced industrial services environment. The role is located in North Houston and will be working 100% in office.

The ideal candidate will manage AP activities, ensure accurate coding, and collaborate with operations to support project accounting while driving process improvements and accuracy across the AP function.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounts payable experience.
• Background in construction, industrial services, or similar industries preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and AP workflows.
• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Job-cost accounting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process and code vendor invoices accurately.
• Manage AP inbox communications and vendor inquiries.
• Reconcile invoices against purchasing documentation and resolve discrepancies.
• Support check, ACH, and wire payment activities.
• Review employee expense reports.
• Assist with month-end reconciliations, reporting, and audits.
• Monitor outstanding payables and ensure timely vendor payments.
• Partner with operations teams to support project-related accounting needs.
• Identify opportunities to improve AP processes and efficiency.

Skills

Accounts payable

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job-cost accounting

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Lead to oversee invoice processing, vendor payments, and payable records in a fast-paced industrial services environment. The company is located in North Houston and will be working 100% in office.

Responsibilities:

• Process and code vendor invoices accurately.
• Manage AP inbox communications and vendor inquiries.
• Reconcile invoices against purchasing documentation and resolve discrepancies.
• Support check, ACH, and wire payment activities.
• Review employee expense reports.
• Assist with month-end reconciliations, reporting, and audits.
• Monitor outstanding payables and ensure timely vendor payments.
• Partner with operations teams to support project-related accounting needs.
• Identify opportunities to improve AP processes and efficiency.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of accounts payable experience.
• Background in construction, industrial services, or similar industries preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and AP workflows.
• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Job-cost accounting experience is a plus.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.