Accounts Payable Clerk - APC 26-11384

Job Description

Job Description

Accounts Payable Clerk

Location: Houston, TX 77024
Duration: 18 Weeks
Job Type: Contract
Schedule: Monday – Friday
Hours: 45 Hours/Week
Hours Per Day: 9 Hours
Shift: Day Shift
Shift Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Pay Rate: $20/Hour on W2

Working Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

Lunch: Depending on lunch duration, the schedule may be 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM or 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM .

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to support high-volume invoice processing, vendor account management, payment processing, reconciliation, and other accounting functions.

The ideal candidate will have strong Accounts Payable knowledge, excellent data-entry accuracy, and the ability to research and resolve invoice discrepancies while maintaining timely and accurate financial records.

• Prepare and process a high volume of invoices accurately and within established timelines.
• Enter general account information into various systems in accordance with accounting practices and purchasing policies.
• Review invoice matching for accuracy and investigate and resolve discrepancies prior to payment.
• Contact vendors and department representatives to verify merchandise receipts, services, and charges.
• Research credits, past-due invoices, vendor statements, and other account discrepancies.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and follow through to ensure timely issue resolution.
• Provide updates to Accounts Payable management regarding outstanding and unpaid invoices.
• Reconcile monthly vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Identify invoices that are more than 30 days old and document reasons for non-payment.
• Process credit requests and verify vendor account information.
• Audit and prepare in-house checks for distribution.
• Process voids, cancellations, and reissuances of checks and electronic payments.
• Verify vendor statements to ensure payments are accurate and processed on time.
• Audit and process employee expense reports.
• Maintain accurate electronic records and organized accounting documentation.
• Provide professional and high-quality customer service to internal and external customers.
• Ensure timely resolution of Accounts Payable questions and issues.
• Follow established Accounts Payable policies, procedures, and internal controls.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Accounts Payable, Finance, or Accounting.
• Strong understanding of basic Accounts Payable principles and processes.
• Experience processing a high volume of invoices.
• Strong and accurate invoice processing and data-entry skills.
• Experience verifying invoice details and performing invoice matching.
• Experience researching and resolving invoice discrepancies.
• Strong documentation and data-analysis skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and multitasking abilities.
• 10-Key by touch experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel .
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word .
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook .
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with employees, vendors, and other business partners.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Experience maintaining electronic records and managing financial documentation.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

• Experience with Lawson/Infor systems.
• Healthcare or hospital Accounts Payable experience.
• Experience working in a high-volume invoice processing environment .
• Familiarity with electronic payment processing and vendor account reconciliation.