Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable SpecialistCMMS - Houston, TX 77087OverviewPosition Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level High School Travel Percentage None Category AccountingDescriptionJob title - Accounts Payable SpecialistReports to - Office ManagerClassification - Non-ExemptSchedule - Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM / 40 hours a weekThe Accounts Payable Specialist position is responsible for compiling and maintaining accounts payable records.Essential FunctionsVerifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactionsScan processed invoicesProtects organization's value by keeping information confidentialPerform Vendor MaintenanceAnswers all vendor inquiriesMaintains all accounts payable reports, spreadsheets, and accounts payable files.Ships direct tickets, material transfers, and receives in PO's related to assigned projects and store accountsInvestigates if there is a discrepancy between the invoice amount and receiver amountConsults with warehouses and expeditors if material hasn't been received in or if an invoice hasn't been suppliedVouches invoicesDebits invoicesPerforms additional assignments at supervisor's discretionCompetenciesStrong Microsoft Excel, Word, and 10-key-by-touch skillsBasic accounting principles knowledgeOrganizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skillsFinancial ManagementCollaboration SkillsEthical ConductThe Accounts Payable Specialist has no direct supervisory responsibilities.This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.This is a full time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. The employee must work 40 hours each week to maintain full-time status.QualificationsEducation and Experience2 or more years of Accounts Payable experienceHigh School diploma required, college courses in accounting preferred