Accounts Payable Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a growing oil and gas services company in Houston, Texas. This contract opportunity has the potential to become permanent and is well suited for a detail-driven accounting specialist who takes pride in managing payables accurately and supporting a collaborative team environment. The role offers hands-on involvement across core AP functions, with the chance to contribute to month-end activities and help improve day-to-day processes.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee the accounts payable cycle from invoice receipt through final payment, ensuring transactions are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Handle a high volume of invoices each month by reviewing documentation, assigning proper coding, and entering data into the system with strong attention to detail.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving records to verify completeness and resolve discrepancies before payment is released.
• Guide invoices through internal approval channels and follow up with stakeholders to prevent processing delays.
• Maintain up-to-date vendor information and serve as a point of contact for payment questions, statement reviews, and issue resolution.
• Assist with accrual entries, account reconciliations, and other accounts payable tasks that support an accurate month-end close.
• Work closely with accounting colleagues and cross-functional teams to help ensure timely payments and consistent adherence to procedures.
• Recommend practical improvements to accounts payable workflows and help address issues proactively as they arise.• At least 3 years of accounts payable experience, including ownership of full-cycle AP activities.
• Proven ability to process invoices, apply accurate coding, and manage payment-related documentation efficiently.
• Experience working with purchase orders, including two-way or three-way matching procedures.
• Familiarity with accrual support, reconciliations, and month-end close responsibilities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with vendors and internal teams.
• Solid problem-solving ability and a proactive approach to managing priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Global Shop is beneficial.