Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Accounts Payable Specialist | Pay Rate $22.00 per hour | Monday–Friday | Onsite | Contract

What Matters Most
• Competitive pay of $22.00 per hour
• Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00am-5:00pm
• Location: Houston, TX 77054
• Contract position
• Weekly Pay with direct deposit or pay card
• When you work through The Reserves Network, you are eligible to enroll in dental, vision, and medical insurance, as well as 401(k), direct deposit, and our referral bonus program.

Job Description
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to support the organization's finance team by managing the full accounts payable process in a fast-paced environment. This role is responsible for processing invoices, reconciling accounts, maintaining vendor records, preparing journal entries, and ensuring timely and accurate vendor payments. The ideal candidate is organized, customer-focused, and able to prioritize multiple deadlines while maintaining strict attention to detail and confidentiality.

Responsibilities
• Process vendor invoices, purchase orders, receiving reports, and payment requests while ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Review and reconcile invoices, purchase orders, account coding, and billing calculations prior to payment processing.
• Maintain vendor files, including W-9 documentation, approved vendor records, and payment history.
• Prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts payable transactions, generate AP reports, and assist with month-end and fiscal year-end closing activities.
• Research invoice discrepancies, communicate with internal departments and vendors, distribute vendor payments, and support audits and budget preparation.

Qualifications and Requirements
• High School Diploma or GED required; college coursework in Accounting preferred (minimum accounting credit hours required).
• Minimum of two (2) years of Accounts Payable experience or an equivalent combination of education and relevant accounting experience.
• Knowledge of accounts payable processes, invoice processing, account reconciliations, purchase orders, journal entries, and financial

reporting.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office, including Excel; knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles is

preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and customer service skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities while

maintaining confidentiality and attention to detail.

Benefits and Perks
• Pay Rate: $22.00 an hour
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Weekly Pay and direct deposit.

Your New Organization
Our client is a respected nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the community through quality programs and responsible financial stewardship. They foster a collaborative, mission-driven work environment where teamwork, integrity, accountability, and professional growth are highly valued.

Your Career Partner
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.

The base pay range for this position $22.00 an hour, excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. Your final compensation will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future growth.