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Robert Half
Accounts Payable Clerk Specialist
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
An Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions, with specific responsibility for Accounts Payable/Receivable. Works for a business or bookkeeping service. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$43,868 / year median in Texas
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Our client in the energy industry is seeking a detail-oriented contract to hire Accounts Payable Specialist to join their accounting team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced organization while supporting critical accounts payable functions. The successful candidate will be more than an invoice processor. They will be responsible for researching discrepancies, resolving issues, reconciling vendor accounts, and driving outstanding items through resolution.
This position is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys problem-solving, working cross-functionally with operations and procurement teams, and ensuring timely and accurate vendor payments. Experience with NetSuite is highly preferred.
Key ResponsibilitiesAccurately process and record vendor invoices in NetSuite, ensuring proper coding and supporting documentation.
Match invoices to purchase orders, receipts, and contracts.
Apply a working knowledge of the purchase order process and its impact on invoicing, procurement, and payment activities.
Investigate invoice discrepancies and resolve issues in a timely manner.
Maintain strong vendor relationships by responding to inquiries and ensuring accurate payment records.
Reconcile vendor statements and accounts, researching and resolving outstanding balances.
Process vendor payments, including checks, ACH, and other approved payment methods.
Maintain organized accounts payable records and supporting documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
Assist with month-end close activities, including account reconciliations and reporting support.
Partner with procurement, project management, and operations teams to ensure invoice accuracy and policy compliance.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency within the accounts payable function.
This position is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys problem-solving, working cross-functionally with operations and procurement teams, and ensuring timely and accurate vendor payments. Experience with NetSuite is highly preferred.
Key ResponsibilitiesAccurately process and record vendor invoices in NetSuite, ensuring proper coding and supporting documentation.
Match invoices to purchase orders, receipts, and contracts.
Apply a working knowledge of the purchase order process and its impact on invoicing, procurement, and payment activities.
Investigate invoice discrepancies and resolve issues in a timely manner.
Maintain strong vendor relationships by responding to inquiries and ensuring accurate payment records.
Reconcile vendor statements and accounts, researching and resolving outstanding balances.
Process vendor payments, including checks, ACH, and other approved payment methods.
Maintain organized accounts payable records and supporting documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
Assist with month-end close activities, including account reconciliations and reporting support.
Partner with procurement, project management, and operations teams to ensure invoice accuracy and policy compliance.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency within the accounts payable function.