Purchasing Coordinator / Junior Staff Accountant

TPI Staffing, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

TPI Staffing, Inc. in Houston, Texas is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator / Junior Staff Accountant for a temp-to-hire role. The salary ranges from $22.00 to $28.00 per hour, with Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM schedule.

The position provides purchasing, administrative, and accounting support to the Office Manager, covering procurement, vendor management, AP/AR, invoice processing, and month-end close assistance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; accounting coursework, an associate degree, or relevant accounting experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of debits and credits.
• Familiarity with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and month-end closing procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; experience with SAGE 100, MYOB, or similar accounting software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Procure materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and services and maintain vendor records.
• Update internal databases with purchase order details, including dates, vendors, quantities, and discounts.
• Set up new vendors, maintain vendor files, and assist with annual vendor evaluations.
• Track warranty items and follow up on repairs, credits, returns, and replacement products.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and filing systems.
• Assist with Accounts Payable (AP), including invoice entry, payment tracking, and vendor statement reconciliations.
• Support Accounts Receivable (AR) activities, including customer invoicing, payment applications, and follow-up on outstanding balances.
• Assist with month-end closing activities, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and preparation of supporting schedules.
• Apply a working knowledge of debits and credits and basic accounting principles.
• Maintain accurate financial records and assist with resolving invoice and account discrepancies.
• Provide backup support for sales invoicing, customer data entry, and receptionist duties.
• Update and maintain records in SAGE 100, MYOB, and other internal systems.
• Answer and direct incoming calls, take messages, and provide general administrative support to the sales and office teams as needed.

Skills

Purchasing

Vendor management

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Month-end close

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Accounting coursework

Associate degree

Relevant accounting experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

SAGE 100

MYOB

Job description

Purchasing Coordinator / Junior Staff AccountantTemp to HirePay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM

SUMMARY

Provides purchasing, administrative, and accounting support to the Office Manager. Responsibilities include procurement, vendor management, accounts payable and receivable, invoice processing, and month-end closing assistance. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of accounting principles, including debits and credits, and is detail-oriented and organized.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Purchasing & Vendor Management

• Assist with procuring materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and services.
• Update internal databases with purchase order details, including dates, vendors, quantities, and discounts.
• Set up new vendors, maintain vendor files, and assist with annual vendor evaluations.
• Track warranty items and follow up on repairs, credits, returns, and replacement products.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and filing systems.

Accounting & Financial Support

• Assist with Accounts Payable (AP), including invoice entry, payment tracking, and vendor statement reconciliations.
• Support Accounts Receivable (AR) activities, including customer invoicing, payment applications, and follow-up on outstanding balances.
• Assist with month-end closing activities, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and preparation of supporting schedules.
• Apply a working knowledge of debits and credits and basic accounting principles.
• Maintain accurate financial records and assist with resolving invoice and account discrepancies.

Administrative Support

• Provide backup support for sales invoicing, customer data entry, and receptionist duties.
• Update and maintain records in SAGE 100, MYOB, and other internal systems.
• Answer and direct incoming calls, take messages, and provide general administrative support to the sales and office teams as needed.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent required; accounting coursework, an associate degree, or relevant accounting experience preferred.

Basic understanding of accounting principles, including debits and credits.

Familiarity with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and month-end closing procedures.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; experience with SAGE 100, MYOB, or similar accounting software preferred.

Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and professional communication skills.