Accounts Payable Specialist

Search Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Services in Houston is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our accounting team. This role will support two portfolio companies with the potential to assist additional entities as the portfolio evolves, handling high-volume invoice processing with accuracy.

Ideal candidates have proven experience in processing several hundred invoices per month, strong data entry skills, and familiarity with ERP systems, preferably Enertia.

Qualifications

• High-volume accounts payable experience is required.
• Experience processing several hundred invoices per month is strongly preferred.
• Experience with an ERP system is required.
• Strong data entry skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of accounts payable invoices accurately and efficiently, including approximately 600 invoices per month for one company.
• Support accounts payable processing for multiple companies within Our Client’s portfolio
• Review invoices for accuracy, appropriate coding, required documentation, and approvals
• Enter and maintain accounts payable information within Enertia ERP
• Manage invoice processing volumes that may fluctuate based on drilling and other business activity
• Maintain accurate vendor and invoice records
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and other accounts payable-related issues
• Coordinate with accountants, operations personnel, vendors, and other internal stakeholders as needed
• Ensure invoices are processed according to established procedures and deadlines
• Maintain organized and complete accounts payable documentation
• Assist the accounting team with additional accounts payable and transactional responsibilities as needed
• Adapt to changes in transaction volume as companies are added to or removed from the portfolio

Skills

High-volume AP

Data entry accuracy

Time management

Organization

Tools

Enertia ERP

Job description

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

Our Client operates in a private equity environment, supporting multiple portfolio companies through a centralized hub-and-spoke back‑office model. As the organization continues to build out its accounting support capabilities and bring a portion of its accounts payable function in house, the team is seeking an experienced AP professional to join its downtown Houston office.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our Client is seeking an experienced and dependable Accounts Payable Specialist to join its accounting team. This role will initially support two portfolio companies, with the potential to assist additional entities as the portfolio evolves. This is an excellent opportunity for an AP professional who enjoys high‑volume transactional work, takes pride in accuracy and consistency, and is looking for a stable, long‑term opportunity with a collaborative team. Invoice volume may fluctuate based on drilling and other business activity, making adaptability and strong organizational skills important to success in this role.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process a high volume of accounts payable invoices accurately and efficiently, including approximately 600 invoices per month for one company
• Support accounts payable processing for multiple companies within Our Client’s portfolio
• Review invoices for accuracy, appropriate coding, required documentation, and approvals
• Enter and maintain accounts payable information within Enertia ERP
• Manage invoice processing volumes that may fluctuate based on drilling and other business activity
• Maintain accurate vendor and invoice records
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and other accounts payable‑related issues
• Coordinate with accountants, operations personnel, vendors, and other internal stakeholders as needed
• Ensure invoices are processed according to established procedures and deadlines
• Maintain organized and complete accounts payable documentation
• Assist the accounting team with additional accounts payable and transactional responsibilities as needed
• Adapt to changes in transaction volume as companies are added to or removed from the portfolio

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous high-volume accounts payable experience required
• Experience processing several hundred invoices per month strongly preferred
• Experience working within an ERP system required
• Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to manage repetitive, transaction-intensive work while maintaining quality and consistency
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize workload as invoice volume fluctuates
• Dependable and comfortable working within established processes and procedures
• Professional and respectful communication style

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Enertia ERP experience is highly preferred
• Experience supporting multiple entities or companies is a plus
• Experience in energy, oil and gas, private equity, or a similarly complex accounting environment is beneficial