Accounts Payable Specialist (Temp-To-Perm)

Hire-Authority; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire-Authority is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist in the Houston area for a temp-to-perm opportunity. You will review and input vendor invoices, code them to GL accounts, and prepare weekly payment batches.

You will interact with internal teams and suppliers regarding payment statuses and discrepancies. The role requires 1-3 years in AP or related accounting, strong data entry and Excel skills, and solid understanding of basic financial controls.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of accounts payable or related experience.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Excel.
• Excellent data entry speed and accuracy.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting and internal controls.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and input a high volume of incoming vendor invoices.
• Code payables to GL accounts, cost centers, and program codes.
• Organize weekly payment batches and schedule checks.
• Provide professional, prompt responses to internal teams and suppliers about payment status or billing errors.
• Maintain organized financial records and upload paid documents.

Skills

Vendor invoices

Data entry

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Our client is searching for an Accounts Payable Specialist for their company located in the Galleria area. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity and the salary range is $22-$24 per hour.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Review, verify, and input a high volume of incoming vendor invoices.

General Ledger Coding

• Accurately code payables to proper general ledger (GL) accounts, cost centers, and program codes.

Payment Preparation

• Organize weekly payment batches and schedule checks.
• Provide professional, prompt customer service to internal teams and external suppliers regarding inquiries on payment status or billing errors.

Reporting & Auditing

• Maintain well-organized historical financial records and digital filing databases. Scan and upload paid documents to the website.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of dedicated experience in accounts payable, bookkeeping, or general accounting support functions.
• Strong proficiency using modern accounting software platforms (alongside standard spreadsheet tools like Microsoft Excel).
• Exceptional data entry speed and precision.
• Solid baseline knowledge of basic financial accounting and internal control structures.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills to gracefully handle dispute resolutions with external partners.
• Proven ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.