Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid – On-site Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday)

Type: 1-Year Contract +

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Houston on a hybrid work schedule. The successful candidate will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of a high volume of invoices, utility payments, and related tasks. Experience in the Oil & Gas industry is a strong asset.

Key Responsibilities

• Process utility account payments, including downloading, coding, and managing utility statements.
• Accurately validate and process a variety of invoices, including PO, non-PO, and rush payments.
• Manage a high volume of transactions while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Business Unit clients, suppliers, and internal/external stakeholders.
• Follow up on invoice discrepancies and exceptions as needed.
• Participate in daily team huddles and monitor performance against KPIs.
• Assist in reviewing and processing invoices involving holdbacks and withholding taxes.
• Support inquiry management and issue resolution related to invoices and payments.
• Perform additional accounts payable tasks such as reviewing incoming mail and other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• Strong working knowledge of SAP required.
• Familiarity with Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving and data entry skills with strong attention to detail.
• Effective communicator and team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage large volumes of work under tight deadlines.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
• Experience working with various internal departments and external vendors.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity.
• Basic accounting knowledge, including understanding of withholding tax and holdbacks.
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service and upholding compliance standards.
• Prior experience in the oil and gas industry is an asset.
• Minimum of 5 years of direct accounts payable or related experience preferred.