Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a manufacturing organization in Houston, Texas on a Contract basis. This position supports day-to-day payables operations and works closely with accounting leadership to keep invoice processing, vendor payments, and reconciliations accurate and timely. The ideal candidate brings hands-on accounts payable experience, strong attention to detail, and confidence working in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
Support daily, weekly, and monthly accounts payable activities in partnership with the Controller, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and on schedule.
Review incoming invoices by matching supporting documents, assigning proper coding, and entering batches into the accounting system.
Process vendor payments through regular check runs and assist with manual check preparation when needed.
Reconcile accounts payable records and monthly vendor statements, identifying and correcting discrepancies promptly.
Respond to supplier inquiries, investigate payment issues, and work directly with vendors to resolve outstanding items.
Post accounting entries to the general ledger and complete month-end and year-end reconciliations between sub-ledgers and ledger balances.
Prepare accruals and verify that related balances tie back correctly to the general ledger.
Maintain organized accounting documentation, including payable files, proof of delivery records, and vendor tax forms such as W-9s.
Prepare and reconcile sales tax reporting for multiple tax jurisdictions and assist with additional accounting projects as assigned. Requirements - Experience in accounts payable within a detail-oriented accounting or manufacturing environment.
Practical knowledge of invoice coding, batch entry, invoice processing, and check run administration.
Ability to reconcile vendor statements, sub-ledgers, and general ledger accounts with a high level of accuracy.
Experience handling vendor communication and resolving payment discrepancies in a timely manner.
Familiarity with Sage 100 or similar accounting software.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage paper and digital records efficiently.
Comfortable supporting month-end activities and working on special projects in a small accounting team.
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