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Accounts Payable / Accounting Specialist (Contract)
Location: Houston, TX (4920 Westway Park Blvd, Houston, TX 77041) (onsite)
Employment Type: Contract
Compensation: $25 - $26 per hour
Summary:
As an Accounts Payable / Accounting Specialist (Contract), you will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions within a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.
This is a contract position designed to provide additional support to our Accounting team for an audit project. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
Responsibilities:
Accounts Payable & Invoice Processing
- Process high volumes of vendor invoices with accuracy and timeliness
- Perform 2-way and 3-way matching (PO, receipt, invoice)
- Ensure proper coding of invoices to the general ledger and cost centers
- Review and resolve invoice discrepancies in collaboration with internal stakeholders
Payment Processing & Vendor Management
- Prepare and process weekly payment runs (ACH, wire, check)
- Maintain vendor records and ensure compliance with company policies
- Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve payment-related issues promptly
Reconciliation & Reporting
- Assist with month-end close activities, including AP accruals
- Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies
- Support account reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial records
Cross-Functional Support
- Partner with Procurement, Operations, and Finance teams to ensure smooth invoice flow
- Assist with process improvements and documentation of AP procedures
- Support audits by providing documentation and responding to requests
Experience
- 2 years of experience in Accounts Payable or general accounting
- Experience working in a high-volume, multi-entity environment preferred
- Strong understanding of invoice processing, GL coding, and reconciliations
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics GP, SAP, or similar)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups preferred)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
Additional Details
- This is a contract role for an unspecified duration
Pay: $25.00 - $26.00 per hour
Salary : $25 - $26