Accounts Payable Specialist (Temp-to-Perm) - Fast-Paced

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

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.