Accounts Payable Specialist at Ledgent Finance & Accounting in Houston, Texas

Accounts Payable Clerk

Our client, a well-established distribution company, is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join their team in Central Houston. This is a temp-to-hire opportunity offering stability, long-term growth, and the chance to be part of a collaborative accounting team.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and process invoices, ensuring proper GL coding and approvals
• Accurately enter high-volume invoices received from multiple locations
• Communicate with vendors and internal departments to resolve invoice and payment discrepancies
• Process weekly check runs, wire transfers, and positive pay uploads
• Maintain vendor records and monitor daily banking activity, including ACH transactions
• Assist with audits, intercompany reconciliations, and month-end close activities
• Provide additional accounts payable support as needed

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate degree preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of Accounts Payable experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Experience working within a manual accounts payable environment
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting

Why Apply?

• Temp-to-hire opportunity with long-term career potential
• Join a respected and growing organization
• Collaborative team environment
• Northwest Houston location

Apply today to be considered for this exciting Accounts Payable opportunity with a highly regarded industry leader.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.