Our client is looking for an AP Specialist to join their team on a contract to hire basis. This role will be 100% onsite in the Garden Oaks area.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee the accounts payable process from invoice intake through final payment, ensuring each transaction is reviewed, coded, approved, and completed accurately.
• Assign expenses correctly within QuickBooks Online using class coding and the chart of accounts to support reliable financial reporting.
• Execute vendor payments through ACH, wire transfers, check runs, and AP payment platforms such as Bill.com or comparable systems.
• Maintain complete and orderly vendor documentation, including tax forms, payment records, and other supporting files.
• Reconcile vendor statements, investigate billing differences, and resolve payment-related issues in a timely manner.
• Review aging reports regularly to help ensure outstanding obligations are addressed according to payment terms.
• Partner with internal teams to track approvals and keep invoice workflows efficient across departments.
• Contribute to month-end accounting activities by assisting with reconciliations, accrual support, and related reporting tasks.
• Support multi-entity accounting needs, including intercompany allocations and accurate recordkeeping across business units.
• Prepare Excel-based reports and provide audit support by gathering documentation and responding to accounting information requests.
• At least 4 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience with substantial hands-on responsibility for accounts payable activities.
• Practical experience using QuickBooks Online, including invoice entry, account coding, and class-based allocation.
• Solid understanding of end-to-end AP procedures, approval workflows, and high-volume invoice processing.
• Must have experience with QuickBooks Online and bill.com
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and Google Workspace for documentation, reporting, and communication.
• Strong attention to detail with a consistent record of maintaining accuracy in financial data and payment processing.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Experience supporting multi-entity accounting environments is preferred
Please apply today if you are interested!