Accounts Payable Specialist

Corestaff Services

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 34,440 - 41,328

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A staffing solutions firm in Houston is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage the company's payables accurately. You will coordinate with vendors, process invoices, and ensure compliance with internal controls. Candidates should have at least 5 years of accounts receivable experience, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively. This role offers a pay range of $25 to $30 per hour and is contract-based for 4 months.

Qualifications

5+ years of AR experience.
Ability to interface with customers and coworkers professionally.
Strong time management skills.

Responsibilities

Process vendor invoices and maintain proper internal controls.
Perform monthly Supplier reconciliations.
Analyze invoices for prompt pay discount opportunities.

Skills

Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)

Attention to detail

Problem-solving abilities

Ability to multitask

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft AX

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$25.00/hr - $30.00/hr

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Accounts Payable Specialist

The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for the accurate maintenance of the company’s payables. Process vendor invoices - Identify proper approvals. Maintain proper internal controls. Review invoices for proper treatment of inter-company allocations when business units share goods and services. Analyze invoices for prompt pay discount opportunities and proper coding.

The ideal candidate will have a good leadership presence and team collaboration. With a continuous improvement mindset.

Location: Houston, Tx 77077
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Duration: Contract (4 Months)
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00per hour. DOE

Duties:

Work invoices daily/weekly, coordinating, Procurement, and Vendor/Supplier to resolve issues within established KPI’s for this process.
Perform quarterly and/or annual duplicate payment testing for identifying duplicated payments to suppliers. Resolve any identified duplicate payments with Lead, Accounts Payable.
Identify, research, and correct on-line invoice problems caused by unmatched Purchase Orders (PO).
Perform Supplier reconciliations monthly to identify reconciling item and follow up as required for resolution.
Coordinate with Business Units to help with their reporting and to identify customer service opportunities.
Resolve Supplier and Business Unit issues quickly; strive to satisfy Supplier and Business Unit.
Minimize referrals to management
Fully coordinate and communicate actions within the enterprise.
May participate in or support project and process improvement teams.
Collaborate with co-workers and leaders to leverage knowledge and experience to improve processes, procedures, and the work environment in order to eliminate inefficient and ineffective processes and procedures.
Compile, reconcile and analyze financial information and entries for accounts in the AP subledger and subsequent transfer to the general ledger.
Demonstrate a full understanding of how various AP accounts including expense, liability, sales & use tax, cash, etc. are accounted for and the impact that subledger entries have on the general ledger.
Proven ability to research, analyze and resolve AP Trial Balance issues.
Execution of the disbursement process including responding to internal and external inquiries/requests related to payment issues.
Research, analyze and resolve complex payment and vendor issues and reconciliations including vendor statement reviews.
Assist with Audit requests as necessary.
Participate in the month end and year end closing and accrual process.

Requirements:

Associate degree or equivalent experience or comparable education.
5+ years of AR experience.
Ability to interface with customers and coworkers on a professional and personable level.
Microsoft AX preferred.
Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
Superior attention to detail, accuracy, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines, strong time management.

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