Accounts Payable Specialist

Express Employment Professionals - Corpus Christi, Texas; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Corpus Christi, TX is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our client's team in Corpus Christi. This role emphasizes accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices and strong vendor relationships.

You will process invoices, perform PO and receipt matching, reconcile vendor accounts, investigate discrepancies, and assist with month-end close and reporting.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of accounts payable experience.
• Associate's degree or equivalent accounts payable experience.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Process and record vendor invoices accurately and timely.
• Perform invoice matching against purchase orders, receipts, and contracts.
• Reconcile vendor accounts and research discrepancies.
• Investigate payment and invoicing issues and drive resolution to completion.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and maintain positive vendor relationships.
• Prepare and process vendor payments.
• Assist with month-end accounts payable reconciliations and financial reporting activities.
• Maintain organized AP files and documentation to support audits and internal controls.

Skills

Accounts payable

Vendor communication

Attention to detail

Accounting software

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client is a growing U.S.-based company in the natural resources sector. They are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team in Corpus Christi, Texas.

This position is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys solving problems, investigating discrepancies, collaborating with vendors and internal stakeholders, and ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payments.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and record vendor invoices accurately and timely.
• Perform invoice matching against purchase orders, receipts, and contracts.
• Apply knowledge of the Purchase Order (PO) process and its impact on procurement and payment activities.
• Reconcile vendor accounts and research discrepancies.
• Investigate payment and invoicing issues, identify root causes, and drive resolution to completion.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and maintain positive vendor relationships.
• Prepare and process vendor payments via check.
• Assist with month-end accounts payable reconciliations and financial reporting activities.
• Maintain organized AP files and documentation to support audits and internal controls.
• Partner with procurement, project management, and operations teams to ensure invoice accuracy and compliance with company policies.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent accounts payable experience.
• 2-3 years of accounts payable experience.
• Experience with invoice processing, account reconciliations, and vendor communications.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience in a mining, industrial, energy, construction, manufacturing, or other resource-based environment.
• Experience working with purchase orders and procurement processes.