Accounting Specialist - Accounts Payable

Job # OC26011 Job Title Accounting Specialist – Accounts Payable Office Location Houston, TX preferred Business Function/Department Finance General Role Description Provide accounts payable services for a multi-entity and multi-currency international operation Role Accountabilities Process supplier invoices and expense reports in the ERP Accounts Payable modules Research invoice discrepancies and make changes as needed Prepare weekly payment listing for Controller review and process approved weekly wire, ACH, and check payments Download cleared check data from bank and update outstanding check listing monthly Review internal and external financial records and reports, such as expense reports, check registers, outstanding checks, vendor records for errors or potential fraudulent activity or disbursement, and report to manager Perform intercompany accounts payable reconciliations, investigate and resolve variances, and ensure timely settlement Calculate and record foreign exchange revaluation gains and losses related to accounts payable, intercompany balances, and foreign currency transactions Monitor payment schedules to ensure timely invoice payments and capture early payment discounts, where applicable Respond to payment inquiries from vendors and internal stakeholders Close Accounts Payable (AP) module in ERP according to financial monthly and annual schedule Provide requested data for year-end external auditing Audit monthly corporate credit card reports to ensure accuracy and proper accounting, and perform month-end journal entries Test and implement ERP finance module changes and update work instructions accordingly Perform other accounting functions, when assigned General Employee Accountabilities Bring full effort to bear on tasks assigned by manager Give manager best advice Give earliest notice when work cannot be delivered as specified Cooperate and collaborate with peers and interact cross-organizationally as specified by manager Exemplify Company Core Values: Integrity, Client Focus, Team Orientation, and Personal Commitment Comply with all Company policies, practices, and procedures and all regulations and laws Recommend viable improvements proactively Ensure effective utilization of business tools and processes Requirements Minimum Qualifications HSD or equivalent 4 years’ accounting/finance experience 3 years’ experience in ERP finance modules Demonstrated successful working relationships with clients, suppliers, and other internal and external contacts Demonstrated successful and positive personal leadership, interpersonal, organizational, administrative, and communication skills Demonstrated continuous improvement in areas of responsibility Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows Availability to travel less than 5% Preferred Qualifications 7 years’ accounting/finance experience Proficiency in Oracle Finance Modules Accounting/finance experience in a variety of industries International accounting/finance experience Experience in other accounting/finance functions EEO/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr