Corporate Accounting - Accounts Payable Specialist

Saulsbury Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Saulsbury Industries is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to support the AP function in our Texas offices. This role handles processing vendor invoices, matching to purchase orders and receiving documents, coding entries, and reconciling statements to ensure timely and accurate payments.

You will collaborate with internal teams to resolve discrepancies, support month-end close, and help drive process improvements for AP efficiency.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in accounting or accounts payable.
• Experience in corporate or professional services environment preferred.
• Credit check required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review and process vendor invoices, matching to POs and receiving documents.
• Code invoices with appropriate accounting information.
• Reconcile vendor statements monthly.
• Identify taxable and non-taxable invoices.
• Maintain audit trails for all payment transactions.
• Contribute to process improvements to enhance AP accuracy and efficiency.
• Generate accounts payable reports and ad hoc analyses.

Skills

Accounting fundamentals

Data accuracy

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Accounting degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Take your next step with Saulsbury Industries! Location: Odessa TX / Houston TX Type: Full Time – In Office

Job Summary

The Corporate Accounting Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for verifying vendor invoices, matching invoices with purchase orders, and reconciling vendor accounts in a timely and accurate manner. This role plays a key part in managing the accounts payable cycle, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, resolving vendor invoice discrepancies, and supporting month-end close processes. The Accounts Payable Specialist works closely with internal departments and external vendors to ensure a high standard of service and financial accuracy.

Key Responsibilities/Competencies

• Receive, review and accurately process vendor invoices, matching the invoices to purchase orders and receiving documents to verify the validity and accuracy of information
• Review invoice details to ensure data complies with company policies and internal controls; identify and resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal departments
• Accurately code invoices with appropriate accounting information
• Reconcile vendor statements monthly to identify and resolve any outstanding balances
• Identify and accurately process taxable and non-taxable invoices
• Maintain organized, accurate documentation and audit trails for all payment transactions
• Contribute to process improvements to enhance accounts payable accuracy and efficiency
• Generate accounts payable reports, ad hoc financial analyses and perform other tasks as needed

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• 2+ years of experience in accounting or accounts payable, preferably in a corporate or professional services environment

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and accounts payable procedures
• Precision in processing large volumes of data, detail oriented, excellent communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experience with accounting software
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. High level of professionalism and confidentiality.

*The satisfactory completion of a credit check is required for this position*

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to walk job sites and lay down yards.
• Occasional travel to Odessa, TX corporate office.
• Ability to carry up to 35 pounds.

Saulsbury is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status.

About the Company

Saulsbury Industries provides engineering, general construction, electrical & instrumentation, and fabrication services to heavy industrial markets. We manage turnkey, grassroots, engineering, construction, and procurement (EPC), electrical transmission & distribution services, and E&I projects for clients nationwide. Saulsbury has provided services to a diverse energy sector for more than 50 years. Our reputation has been built on honesty and integrity to our clients and employees through the continuous commitments to safety, quality, growth, and mutual profitability. We offer stable employment, career advancement and a commitment to the work/life balance of our employees. Most importantly, we bring our "safety first and foremost" value that has yielded one of the preeminent records for incident‑free operations in the construction industry. Saulsbury is capable of handling projects in size from under $100,000 to more than $100 million. We have offices located in Odessa, Dallas, Port Arthur, Henderson, Abilene, and Bismarck ND. Visit our website at www.saulsbury.com

Saulsbury is an Equal Opportunity Employer