Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a growing team within the energy and natural resources sector. Located in Houma, Louisiana, this contract opportunity is well suited for a detail-oriented individual who can manage invoice processing, payment activity, and expense reconciliation with accuracy and efficiency. The role will support day-to-day accounts payable operations while helping maintain organized financial records and timely vendor payments.

Responsibilities:

• Process a high volume of vendor invoices, ensuring charges are coded correctly and entered accurately into the accounting system.
• Review supporting documentation and assign appropriate general ledger codes for invoices, employee expenses, and payment requests.
• Prepare and distribute payments through multiple methods, including ACH transactions and scheduled check runs.
• Reconcile company credit card activity, verify receipts, and resolve discrepancies related to card charges and expense submissions.
• Administer and review expense reports in Concur, confirming compliance with company policies and proper account allocation.
• Maintain accurate accounts payable records in Sage 50 and assist with routine updates to vendor files and payment details.
• Investigate invoice or payment variances by working with internal departments and external vendors to reach timely resolution.
• Use Microsoft Excel to track payment status, organize reporting, and support month-end accounts payable close activities.