Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Title: Accountant Type of Engagement: 12+-month contract (Not open to 3rd party C2C consultants. Visa sponsorship is not available) Work Location: Houston, TX. Candidates must reside in the Houston, TX area. Required Skills & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or Economics and one (1) year diversified accounting experience. May consider candidate with high school diploma who demonstrates the ability to perform the assigned tasks which typically is gained from ten (10) years. Must be able to communicate and comprehend English accurately, clearly and concisely at a level required to perform the job as outlined. Must possess good work habits, a strong work ethic, and be able to adhere to company work hours, policies, and standard business etiquette. Big Bonus Points if you Have: General Use years of diversified accounting experience relative to the specific area of assignment. Work experience should reflect progressively greater responsibilities. Job Overview Performs professional accounting functions in either accounting staff or operating unit applications. In staff applications, functions are typically to conduct studies, analyze financial data, monitor costs and cost control procedures and provide accounting staff support to Controller's Division or to assigned proponent department personnel such as project management. In operating applications, functions are typically to accumulate and prepare CCSD input data, prepare schedules, reports and payrolls, make related accounting entries, initiate payments, and maintain records and controls. Essential Job Responsibilities Assists in implementing approved accounting procedure changes with operating units and CCSD as required, including revision of related user manuals and forms and training assistance. Computes, compiles, and processes accounting data; examines, reconciles, and monitors disbursements and associated accounting entries and support documents to assure compliance with established procedure. Prepares data, calculations, statements, reports and computer input as required by specific job assignment. Conducts special studies of limited scope. Develops new or revised accounting procedures, tests validity, presents findings, and recommends approval. Investigates the significance of changes in account balances, overhead rates, construction costs, and unit costs; identifies contributing factors and summarizes findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Maintains and controls documents, ledgers, records and manuals as assigned. Assists in review of systems change proposals developed in other departments to determine their impact on the Controller's Division systems, procedures and operations. Advises supervisor and/or appropriate operating personnel of problems or unusual situations and provides recommendations for corrective action. Performs other duties as assigned. Pay Range: A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role is $32.00 - $37.00 per hour. APC is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Alliance of Professionals & Consultants, Inc. (APC)