Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

Houston, TX | Fully Onsite

LHH is partnering with a well-established organization in Houston, Texas, to identify a detail-oriented and dependable Accounts Payable Specialist. This fully onsite opportunity is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys working with numbers, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring vendor payments are processed efficiently.

The ideal candidate is organized, deadline-driven, and capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy. If you enjoy working in a collaborative environment and have experience supporting accounting operations, this could be an excellent next step in your career.

What You'll Do

• Review, verify, and process vendor invoices in a timely manner

• Match invoices with purchase orders and supporting documentation

• Prepare and process payments through checks, ACH transactions, and electronic transfers

• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor payment inquiries

• Reconcile vendor statements and maintain accurate account records

• Ensure expenses are properly coded and entered into the accounting system

• Assist with month-end closing activities and account reconciliations

• Maintain vendor files and support compliance with internal accounting procedures

• Coordinate with internal departments to obtain invoice approvals and supporting documentation

• Support audit requests and provide payment-related documentation as needed

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of accounts payable, accounting, or finance experience

• Experience handling high-volume invoice processing preferred

• Strong understanding of accounts payable procedures and financial recordkeeping

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting or ERP systems

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Ability to communicate professionally with vendors and internal stakeholders

• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

Compensation & Schedule

• Pay: $24.00-$30.00 per hour

• Location: Houston, TX

• Schedule: Monday-Friday

• Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers the opportunity to become a key contributor within a growing accounting team where attention to detail and financial accuracy are highly valued. The position provides exposure to core accounting functions while offering a stable environment for professional growth and development.

Pay Details: $24.00 to $30.00 per hour

Search managed by: Amanda Wilkerson

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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