Job Description
Are you a detail-oriented finance professional looking for a stable schedule with a premium employer? Apex Financial Solutions is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our elite weekend operations team in Houston, Texas.
Joining our weekend shift team offers a unique opportunity to focus on high-volume transaction processing with minimal interruptions. You will be responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate disbursement of funds, maintaining strong vendor relationships, and upholding the highest standards of financial compliance.
If you possess a sharp eye for detail and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is your chance to advance your career with a leading financial services firm.
Responsibilities
- Process and Verify Invoices: Accurately review, code, and post weekly invoices for accuracy, compliance, and coding standards.
- Discrepancy Resolution: Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, ensuring open items are cleared in a timely manner.
- Vendor Communication: Act as the primary point of contact for vendors regarding payment inquiries, status updates, and contract terms.
- Reconciliation: Perform monthly reconciliation of AP sub-ledgers and bank statements to ensure data integrity.
- System Maintenance: Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems for audit trails and efficient retrieval.
- Ad-Hoc Reporting: Assist the finance team with month-end close processes and ad-hoc reporting as needed.
Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree in Accounting or Finance is strongly preferred.
- Experience: 1-3 years of hands-on experience in Accounts Payable or General Accounting.
- Software Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and Microsoft Excel.
- Attention to Detail: Exceptional ability to spot errors and maintain high levels of accuracy in data entry.
- Schedule: Must be available to work weekends, specifically Saturday and Sunday.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with vendors and internal teams.