Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day vendor payment operations for a long-term contract opportunity based in Houston, Texas. This position is ideal for someone who brings strong invoice processing experience, sound judgment with account coding, and the ability to maintain accurate records in a fast-paced finance environment. The role will focus on timely payment execution, vendor coordination, and dependable support for core accounts payable activities.

Responsibilities:
• Process high-volume invoices accurately and assign the correct general ledger coding before payment approval.
• Manage vendor account activity, respond to payment-related questions, and help resolve discrepancies in a thorough and timely manner.
• Prepare and execute weekly payment cycles, including ACH transactions and check runs, while ensuring proper documentation is maintained.
• Review invoice details against supporting records to confirm completeness, accuracy, and compliance with internal controls.
• Maintain organized accounts payable records within Oracle and update vendor information as needed for smooth transaction processing.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to research outstanding items, address exceptions, and keep payable workflows moving efficiently.
• Support departmental continuity during team changes by handling essential AP tasks and assisting with shifting workload priorities.• Hands-on experience in accounts payable, including invoice review, payment processing, and vendor support.
• Strong knowledge of account coding and the ability to apply correct coding to invoices with consistency.
• Practical experience processing ACH payments and coordinating check run activities.
• Proficiency using Oracle for accounts payable or related financial transactions.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify errors, discrepancies, and missing information quickly.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a contract environment with minimal supervision.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for working with vendors and internal business partners.