AP Associate

Job ID#: 34954 Accounts Payable Associate – Downtown Houston Immediate Opportunity! Contract Position Location: Downtown - Zip Code 77002 100% onsite at corporate HQ Pay rate $28-32 hour based on experience * Must have oil and gas experience* Job Objective Performs routine clerical, bookkeeping, accounting, and administrative tasks in the Accounts Payable department. Job Responsibilities Recent invoice processing daily average of 250+ records. Responds to internal and external telephone calls and e-mails dealing with A/P issues timely. Process wire payments timely if needed. Prepare for check run without manager’s supervision. Handle vendor reconciliations/disputes. Mediate vendor disputes as well as develop relationships with critical vendors. Test new processes and versions of software. Prepares project-oriented tasks to support all asset teams & other departments. Adheres to the company’s values – integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment and innovation. Supports company vision and mission. Adheres to established work schedule, attendance standards and is punctual to work and meetings. Other Job Responsibilities Maintains employee confidence and protects company assets, including intellectual property, by keeping information confidential. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Performs special projects that require knowledge of accounts payable accounting. Other duties as assigned by management. Qualifications Five (5) years minimum accounts payable accounting experience in the Oil & Gas Industry. Ability to accurately solve problems and a working knowledge in data management including spreadsheet proficiency. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public. Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with specific ability to translate complex operational information into an organized and presentable manner. Outstanding administrative and organizational skills. Proficiency in the use and application of the following software: Required: Microsoft Office (Excel Proficient), Word and Outlook).(Min Intermediate Excel experience) Preferred: Working knowledge of SAP software and FS2AP and/or OpenInvoice Education Requirements Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business. Founded in 1998, Professional Alternatives is an award-winning recruiting and staffing agency that utilizes technology and relationships to deliver top talent. Connect with us today! #J-18808-Ljbffr