Accounts Payable Specialist

Wes Hou; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Wes Hou is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Houston office. You will manage vendor invoices, reconcile statements, and maintain AP files in a clerical, detail‑oriented role. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of AP experience, strong Excel and Word skills, and a high school diploma.

This full-time position offers standard daytime hours Monday–Friday in a busy office environment. You will collaborate with warehouses, match invoices to purchase orders, and ensure accurate,

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Accounts Payable experience.
• High School diploma required, accounting courses preferred.
• Strong Excel, Word and 10-key skills.

Responsibilities

• Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
• Scan processed invoices.
• Answer vendor inquiries.
• Maintains all accounts payable reports, spreadsheets, and files.
• Vouches and debits invoices; handles related clerical tasks.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Word

10-key-by-touch

Basic accounting principles

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Financial management

Collaboration

Ethical conduct

Education

High School diploma

Accounting courses (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

10-key-by-touch

Job description

Accounts Payable Specialist# Accounts Payable SpecialistCMMS - Houston, TX 77087## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayEducation LevelHigh SchoolTravel PercentageNoneCategoryAccounting## Description| | || --- | --- || **Job title** | *Accounts Payable Specialist* || **Reports to** | *Office Manager* || **Classification** | Non-Exempt || **Schedule** | Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM / 40 hours a week |**Summary/Objective**The Accounts Payable Specialist position is responsible for compiling and maintaining accounts payable records.**Essential Functions*** Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions* Scan processed invoices* Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential* Preform Vendor Maintenance* Answers all vendor inquiries* Maintains all accounts payable reports, spreadsheets, and accounts payable files.* Ships direct tickets, material transfers, and receives in PO’s related to assigned projects and store accounts* Investigates if there is a discrepancy between the invoice amount and receiver amount* Consults with warehouses and expeditors if material hasn’t been received in or if an invoice hasn’t been supplied* Vouches invoices* Debits invoices* Performs additional assignments at supervisor’s discretion**Competencies*** Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, and 10-key-by-touch skills* Basic accounting principles knowledge* Organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills* Financial Management* Collaboration Skills* Ethical Conduct**Supervisory Responsibility**The Accounts Payable Specialist has no direct supervisory responsibilities.**Working conditions**Work EnvironmentThis job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.Physical DemandsThis is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.Position Type and Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. The employee must work 40 hours each week to maintain full-time status.## Qualifications**Education and Experience*** 2 or more years of Accounts Payable experience* High School diploma required, college courses in accounting preferred