AP Associate

Professional Alternatives; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,572 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking an Accounts Payable Associate based in Houston. This contract position requires five years of experience in accounts payable within the Oil and Gas sector. Key responsibilities include processing a high volume of invoices and handling vendor reconciliations. Applicants should be proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and have strong problem-solving and communication skills. This role is 100% onsite at corporate HQ, offering a pay rate of $28-32 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in accounts payable specific to the Oil & Gas industry.
• Proficiency in data management including advanced spreadsheet skills.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear, organized formats.

Responsibilities

• Process a minimum of 250+ invoices daily.
• Respond to inquiries related to accounts payable issues.
• Prepare checks with minimal supervision.

Skills

Accounts payable accounting experience

Problem-solving

Data management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

SAP software

FS2AP and/or OpenInvoice

Job description

Job ID#: 34954

Accounts Payable Associate – Downtown Houston

Immediate Opportunity! Contract Position

Location: Downtown - Zip Code 77002

100% onsite at corporate HQ

Pay rate $28-32 hour based on experience

* Must have oil and gas experience*

Job Objective

Performs routine clerical, bookkeeping, accounting, and administrative tasks in the Accounts Payable department.

Job Responsibilities

• Recent invoice processing daily average of 250+ records.
• Responds to internal and external telephone calls and e-mails dealing with A/P issues timely.
• Process wire payments timely if needed.
• Prepare for check run without manager’s supervision.
• Handle vendor reconciliations/disputes. Mediate vendor disputes as well as develop relationships with critical vendors.
• Test new processes and versions of software.
• Prepares project-oriented tasks to support all asset teams & other departments.
• Adheres to the company’s values – integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment and innovation.
• Supports company vision and mission.
• Adheres to established work schedule, attendance standards and is punctual to work and meetings.

Other Job Responsibilities

• Maintains employee confidence and protects company assets, including intellectual property, by keeping information confidential.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Performs special projects that require knowledge of accounts payable accounting.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years minimum accounts payable accounting experience in the Oil & Gas Industry.
• Ability to accurately solve problems and a working knowledge in data management including spreadsheet proficiency.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public.
• Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with specific ability to translate complex operational information into an organized and presentable manner.
• Outstanding administrative and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in the use and application of the following software:
• Required: Microsoft Office (Excel Proficient), Word and Outlook).(Min Intermediate Excel experience)
• Preferred: Working knowledge of SAP software and FS2AP and/or OpenInvoice

Education Requirements

• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business.

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