Accounts Payable Specialist

Burckhardt Compression (US) Inc.; Waller (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Burckhardt Compression (US) Inc. seeks an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage vendor payments, process invoices, and maintain accurate AP records supporting field operations, parts procurement, and service delivery.

You will perform three-way matching, coordinate with Treasury for payments, and ensure compliance with internal controls while supporting month-end close. This role requires a detail-oriented, organized professional with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Asscociate degree in accounting/finance or related field required.
• Experience with AP processes and 2+ years in finance support preferred.
• ERP experience with Microsoft Dynamics BC, SAP or similar platforms.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and process vendor invoices related to parts, equipment, field services, freight, and subcontractor work.
• Verify invoice accuracy through three-way matching of purchase orders, service tickets, receiving documents, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with Treasury to process timely payments via ACH, wire transfers, and checks according to established payment terms.
• Maintain and reconcile accounts payable records, vendor statements, and outstanding balances.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and vendor inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Partner with Procurement, Operations, Field Service, and Finance teams to ensure proper invoice coding and approval workflows.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals and account reconciliations.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and account analysis.
• Maintain accurate vendor records, including tax documentation and payment information.
• Monitor aging reports and identify opportunities to improve payment processes and vendor relationships.
• Utilize ERP and accounting systems for daily accounts payable activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Analytical problem-solving

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

SAP

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Payable Specialist to support our growing compression services business. In this role, you will be responsible for managing vendor payments, processing invoices, and maintaining accurate accounts payable records that help ensure uninterrupted field operations, parts procurement, and service delivery. This position is ideal for a motivated accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, technical environment and enjoys collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and process vendor invoices related to parts, equipment, field services, freight, and subcontractor work.
• Verify invoice accuracy through three-way matching of purchase orders, service tickets, receiving documents, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with Treasury to process timely payments via ACH, wire transfers, and checks according to established payment terms.
• Maintain and reconcile accounts payable records, vendor statements, and outstanding balances.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and vendor inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Partner with Procurement, Operations, Field Service, and Finance teams to ensure proper invoice coding and approval workflows.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals and account reconciliations.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and account analysis.
• Maintain accurate vendor records, including tax documentation and payment information.
• Monitor aging reports and identify opportunities to improve payment processes and vendor relationships.
• Utilize ERP and accounting systems, including Microsoft Dynamics Business Central and SAP, for daily accounts payable activities.
• Perform additional accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounts payable or finance support experience, preferably within an industrial, manufacturing, energy, or technical environment.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, SAP, or similar platforms.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in industrial services, manufacturing, energy, oil and gas, or equipment service industries.
• Knowledge of three-way matching, purchase order processing, and job-cost accounting principles.
• Experience handling field service invoices, equipment parts procurement, and vendor management processes.
• Understanding of compression equipment operations and service-related billing workflows.

What Makes You Successful

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Analytical problem-solver with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Dependable team player who collaborates effectively across departments.
• Customer service mindset with a focus on building positive vendor relationships.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information.

Burckhardt Compression creates leading compression solutions for a sustainable energy future and the long-term success of its customers. The Group is the only global manufacturer that covers a full range of reciprocating compressor technologies and services. Since 1844, its passionate, customer-oriented and solution-driven workforce has set the benchmark in the gas compression industry.