Accounts Payable Specialist | Growth, ESOP & Full Benefits

R.S. Hughes Co, Inc; Cypress (TX); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Parental leave

ESOP

Job summary

R.S. Hughes Co., Inc. is a North American distributor of industrial supplies with over 40 warehouse sites in the United States and Mexico. We offer competitive salaries, extensive benefits, and an environment that rewards diligence and teamwork.

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for reviewing invoices, entering and processing them in accounting software, handling payment requests, assisting with month‑end closing, and resolving discrepancies with vendors.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Accounting is required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum two years of accounting experience with a focus on accounts payable.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to processing.
• Entering and uploading invoices into accounting software.
• Processing invoices and check requests in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintaining invoice copies, purchase orders and approvals.
• Researching and resolving invoice discrepancies and issues.
• Communicating with vendors regarding payment status, invoice requests and inquiries as needed.
• Providing supporting documentation for audits.
• Assisting with month-end closing.
• Researching and resolving accounts payable issues with vendors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial accounting

Microsoft Excel

Organizational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Written and verbal communication

Accounting software proficiency

Education

Associates degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

R.S. Hughes Co., Inc. is a North American distributor of industrial supplies with over 40 warehouse sites in the United States and Mexico. We offer competitive salaries, extensive benefits, and an environment that rewards diligence and teamwork.

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for reviewing invoices, entering and processing them in accounting software, handling payment requests, assisting with month‑end closing, and resolving discrepancies with vendors.