Senior AP Analyst

Primary Services; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Services in Houston is seeking a Senior AP Analyst to manage high-volume accounts payable in a global, multi-entity environment. The role includes invoice processing, reconciliations, financial analysis, and ERP administration.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in AP, Oracle ERP experience, and strong Excel skills. This hybrid, contract-to-hire position supports month-end close and external audits, with opportunities to contribute to cash flow reporting across multiple currencies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounts payable or related accounting/finance experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in a high-volume accounts payable environment.
• Hands-on experience with ERP finance and accounts payable modules.
• Experience supporting month-end close, financial reporting, and journal entry preparation.

Responsibilities

• Process high-volume supplier invoices and expenses in ERP accounts payable.
• Investigate invoice discrepancies and payment exceptions to ensure accurate records.
• Review vendor data, expense reports, and check registers for errors.
• Prepare and reconcile check registers and outstanding balances.
• Support cash flow forecasting and month-end close activities.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve issues.

Skills

AP accounting

High-volume AP

ERP finance modules

Excel

Oracle ERP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Hybrid Houston Opportunity | Advanced ERP Experience | Contract-to-Hire

Take your accounts payable expertise to the next level with an established global organization operating for more than a century. Gain exposure to sophisticated financial operations supporting multiple entities, currencies, and international business activities. This hybrid, contract-to-hire position in Houston offers the opportunity to apply your ERP expertise, resolve complex accounting discrepancies, and contribute to accurate financial reporting and month-end close processes.

The Senior AP Analyst will manage complex accounts payable activities within a high-volume, international accounting environment. This position combines invoice processing, account reconciliation, financial analysis, Oracle ERP administration, and accounting close support. Working with suppliers and internal finance stakeholders, the role will help strengthen payment accuracy, support cash flow reporting, and maintain effective accounts payable processes across multiple business entities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and process high-volume supplier invoices, employee expenses, and payment transactions within ERP accounts payable modules.
• Investigate invoice discrepancies, payment exceptions, and accounting inconsistencies to ensure accurate financial records.
• Review vendor information, expense reports, check registers, and outstanding payment activity for errors or irregularities.
• Prepare and reconcile check registers, cleared check records, and outstanding payment balances.
• Support cash flow forecasting by calculating payment activity, pending transactions, and ending balances.
• Execute monthly and annual AP module close activities according to financial reporting schedules.
• Review corporate credit card transactions and prepare associated month-end journal entries.
• Audit employee expense reports for compliance with established policies and applicable regulations.
• Maintain accurate financial information across multiple legal entities and currencies.
• Prepare accounting schedules, supporting documentation, and payment records for year-end external audits.
• Test ERP finance module changes, document system updates, and revise accounting work instructions.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and support process accuracy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline preferred.
• 5+ years of accounts payable or related accounting/finance experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in a high-volume accounts payable environment required.
• Hands-on experience with ERP finance and accounts payable modules required.
• Oracle finance module experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with AP reconciliations, vendor payments, expense reporting, and invoice discrepancy resolution.
• Experience supporting month-end close, financial reporting, and journal entry preparation.
• Knowledge of cash forecasting support, check reconciliation, and payment analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in multi-entity, multi-currency, or international accounting environments preferred.
• Experience supporting external audits, ERP system testing, or accounting process improvements.