Accounts Payable Clerk

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a manufacturing organization in Houston, Texas on a Contract basis. This position supports day-to-day payables operations and works closely with accounting leadership to keep invoice processing, vendor payments, and reconciliations accurate and timely. The ideal candidate brings hands-on accounts payable experience, strong attention to detail, and confidence working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Support daily, weekly, and monthly accounts payable activities in partnership with the Controller, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and on schedule.
• Review incoming invoices by matching supporting documents, assigning proper coding, and entering batches into the accounting system.
• Process vendor payments through regular check runs and assist with manual check preparation when needed.
• Reconcile accounts payable records and monthly vendor statements, identifying and correcting discrepancies promptly.
• Respond to supplier inquiries, investigate payment issues, and work directly with vendors to resolve outstanding items.
• Post accounting entries to the general ledger and complete month-end and year-end reconciliations between sub-ledgers and ledger balances.
• Prepare accruals and verify that related balances tie back correctly to the general ledger.
• Maintain organized accounting documentation, including payable files, proof of delivery records, and vendor tax forms such as W-9s.
• Prepare and reconcile sales tax reporting for multiple tax jurisdictions and assist with additional accounting projects as assigned.
• Experience in accounts payable within a detail-oriented accounting or manufacturing environment.
• Practical knowledge of invoice coding, batch entry, invoice processing, and check run administration.
• Ability to reconcile vendor statements, sub-ledgers, and general ledger accounts with a high level of accuracy.
• Experience handling vendor communication and resolving payment discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Familiarity with Sage 100 or similar accounting software.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage paper and digital records efficiently.
• Comfortable supporting month-end activities and working on special projects in a small accounting team.