AP/AR Generalist

Burnett Staffing Specialists; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Burnett Staffing Specialists seeks an experienced AP/AR Generalist to support daily accounting operations on a temporary basis in Spring, TX. The role covers invoice processing, payments, cash application, reconciliations, and month-end close with emphasis on accuracy and speed.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in AP/AR, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with Epicor ERP. You will collaborate with Purchasing, Operations, and Accounting to maintain clean ledgers and timely financial reporting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on AP/AR experience.
• Full-cycle AP/AR processes understanding.
• Experience with three-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.
• Experience processing ACH, wire, and check payments.
• Cash application and reconciling customer payments.
• Vendor statement and customer account reconciliations.
• Experience monitoring AR aging and following up on past-due balances.
• Strong Excel skills: sorting, filtering, formulas, PivotTables, and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective communication with vendors, customers, Purchasing, Operations, and Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable invoices with proper coding, approvals, and timely payment.
• Generate and review payment proposals (ACH, wire, checks).
• Perform three-way matching of POs, receipts, and invoices.
• Process customer invoices and maintain AR records.
• Apply cash receipts and reconcile customer payments to open invoices.
• Monitor AR aging and follow up on past-due balances.
• Reconcile vendor statements and customer accounts for accuracy.
• Research and resolve invoice, payment, pricing, quality, and quantity discrepancies.
• Review and support employee expense reports and reimbursements.
• Maintain vendor and customer master data in Epicor ERP.
• Assist with month-end close, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Support banking activities, including cash application and reconciliations.
• Respond to vendor/customer inquiries professionally and promptly.
• Assist with audits and maintain supporting documentation.
• Gather data for operational, financial, and ESG reporting and fixed-cost tracking.

Skills

AP/AR experience

Three-way matching

ACH, wire, and checks payments

Cash application & reconciliations

AR aging management

Vendor & customer reconciliations

Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Location: Spring, TX
Job Type: Temporary
Pay Rate: $24–$27/hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Start Date: ASAP

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced AP/AR Generalist to join our team on a temporary basis. This position is ideal for a well-rounded accounting professional with strong hands-on experience in both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. The AP/AR Generalist will support daily accounting operations, including invoice processing, payment processing, cash application, account reconciliations, customer collections, vendor management, and month-end close activities. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across multiple accounting functions in a fast-paced environment. Experience with Epicor ERP is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable invoices, ensuring proper coding, approvals, and timely payment.
• Generate and review payment proposals, including ACH, wire, and check payments.
• Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and vendor invoices.
• Process customer invoices and maintain accurate accounts receivable records.
• Apply cash receipts and reconcile customer payments to open invoices.
• Monitor AR aging reports and follow up on past-due customer balances.
• Reconcile vendor statements and customer accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Research and resolve invoice, payment, pricing, quality, and quantity discrepancies.
• Review, process, and support employee expense reports and reimbursements.
• Maintain vendor and customer master data within the Epicor ERP system.
• Assist with month-end closing activities, including account reconciliations and reporting.
• Support banking activities, including cash application and account reconciliations.
• Respond to vendor and customer inquiries professionally and promptly.
• Assist with audit requests and maintain organized supporting documentation.
• Gather operational, financial, and ESG-related data for reporting and fixed-cost tracking initiatives.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Operations, and Accounting to improve processes and internal controls.
• Provide general accounting and administrative support as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable experience.
• Strong understanding of full-cycle AP and AR processes.
• Experience with three-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.
• Experience processing ACH, wire, and check payments.
• Experience with cash application and reconciling customer payments.
• Experience performing vendor statement and customer account reconciliations.
• Experience monitoring AR aging reports and following up on past-due balances.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, including debits/credits, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including sorting, filtering, formulas, and preferably PivotTables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with vendors, customers, Purchasing, Operations, and Accounting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Epicor ERP experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with employee expense reports and reimbursements.
• Experience supporting banking activities and bank reconciliations.
• Experience assisting with internal or external audits.
• Manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or similar industry experience.
• Experience with fixed-cost tracking, operational reporting, or ESG data.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a well-rounded AP/AR professional who can hit the ground running and independently manage both payables and receivables responsibilities. Strong candidates will have excellent reconciliation and problem-solving skills, experience working with high-volume transactions, and the ability to communicate effectively with internal teams, customers, and vendors. Epicor ERP experience is a significant plus.

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