Accounts Payable Specialist – Entry Level

Network Cabling Services, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Cabling Services is seeking an Entry‑Level Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Accounting & Finance team in Houston, TX. The role focuses on processing vendor invoices, maintaining records, and providing general accounting support.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn, with a basic understanding of accounting principles and strong Excel skills. This is primarily an office-based position offering hands-on experience in accounts payable and vendor

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in accounts payable or administrative roles preferred but not required.
• Accounting coursework, degree, or internship is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process and enter vendor invoices accurately and timely.
• Review invoices for accuracy, approvals, coding, and supporting documentation.
• Match invoices with purchase orders, receipts, and other docs.
• Assist with payment processing and maintaining payment records.
• Maintain organized accounts payable files.
• Communicate with vendors regarding invoices and payment status.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Assist with vendor setup and maintenance.
• Reconcile vendor statements and identify outstanding invoices.
• Assist with month-end accounts payable activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Excel

Accounting software

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Accounting coursework/degree or internship

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accounts Payable Specialist – Entry Level

Network Cabling Services

Accounts Payable Specialist – Entry Level

12626 Fuqua St.
Houston, TX 77034

NCS is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Entry-Level Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Accounting & Finance team. This position is a great opportunity for someone looking to build their career in accounting and gain hands‑on experience in accounts payable, invoice processing, vendor communication, and general accounting support.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working with numbers, and eager to learn. This position will work closely with the accounting team to ensure invoices are processed accurately and payments are handled timely.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and enter vendor invoices accurately and timely.
• Review invoices for accuracy, proper approvals, coding, and supporting documentation.
• Match invoices with purchase orders, receipts, and other supporting documentation.
• Assist with payment processing and maintaining payment records.
• Maintain accurate and organized accounts payable files.
• Communicate with vendors regarding invoices, payment status, and account questions.
• Research and assist with resolving invoice discrepancies.
• Assist with vendor setup and maintenance.
• Reconcile vendor statements and identify outstanding invoices.
• Assist with month‑end accounts payable activities.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial and vendor information.
• Provide general administrative and accounting support as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous accounts payable, accounting, bookkeeping, or administrative experience is preferred but not required.
• Accounting coursework, an accounting degree, or internship experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to learn new accounting software and systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with an accounting or ERP system.
• Experience processing invoices or working with vendor accounts.
• Basic knowledge of accounts payable and account reconciliation.
• Experience in construction, telecommunications, low‑voltage, electrical, or a related industry is a plus.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is dependable, organized, eager to learn, and takes pride in doing accurate work. The ideal candidate is comfortable asking questions, takes direction well, and is interested in developing their accounting skills and growing with NCS.

• Primarily office‑based.
• Regular use of a computer and accounting systems.
• Fast‑paced environment requiring attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.