Public Sector AP Specialist: Invoices & Payments

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Wellness program

Professional development opportunities

Flexible spending accounts

457 deferred compensation plans

Retirement pension (TCDRS)

Transportation assistance

Disability and life insurance

PublicService Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Harris County in Houston seeks an Accounts Payable Specialist to support the Finance & Budget Department. You will process invoices, coordinate payments, and help standardize P2P workflows to improve pre-invoice processing and documentation.

This role requires strong attention to detail and effective communication across internal teams and vendors. Responsibilities include PO management, invoice review in OpenText/PeopleSoft, and financial data analysis to support public projects and essential

Qualifications

• Experience with AP processes and government workflows.
• Proficient in Office 365 and Excel; able to manage records.
• Ability to navigate financial systems and maintain accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate AP activities with internal divisions and external agencies.
• Initiate and manage purchase orders, addendums, and replacements in PeopleSoft.
• Review and process invoices in OpenText; ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies with vendors and monitor PO balances.
• Enter approval dates and maintain invoice records securely.
• Support RFP processing and compile financial/operational data.
• Ensure timely invoicing and meet deadlines.

Skills

Office 365

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field

Tools

PeopleSoft

eBuilder

OpenText

Tririga

Adobe PDF

Job description

Harris County in Houston seeks an Accounts Payable Specialist to support the Finance & Budget Department. You will process invoices, coordinate payments, and help standardize P2P workflows to improve pre-invoice processing and documentation.

This role requires strong attention to detail and effective communication across internal teams and vendors. Responsibilities include PO management, invoice review in OpenText/PeopleSoft, and financial data analysis to support public projects and essential