Description

We are offering a short term contract employment opportunity for an Accounts Payable Specialist in Houston, Texas. This role sits within the financial services industry, where you will be expected to handle various accounting functions, particularly related to accounts payable. This role has a main focus on vendor set up and is a 3-month contract in downtown Houston. It is a hybrid position.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the process of vendor invoices, ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of transactions.

• Utilize accounting software systems effectively to perform job functions.

• Handle account coding tasks, maintaining precise and up-to-date records.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with multiple vendors.

• Manage the accrual accounting process, ensuring all financial data is accurate.

• Oversee customer credit applications, ensuring they are processed accurately and efficiently.

• Monitor customer accounts and take appropriate action when necessary.

• Use ADP - Financial Services for various accounting tasks.

• Be proficient in using Concur and ERP for various financial operations.

• Maintain accurate customer credit records, updating them as necessary.

Requirements • Proficient in Account Coding, able to accurately assign expenses to the correct business units and departments.

• Experience with Accounting Software Systems, comfortable using digital platforms to manage financial data.

• Comprehensive understanding of Accounting Functions, including but not limited to, maintaining general ledgers and preparing financial statements.

• Expertise in managing Accounts Payable (AP), including processing payments and reconciling invoices.

• Familiarity with Accrual Accounting, able to recognize revenue and expenses when they are incurred, not when cash is exchanged.

• Ability to Manage Vendor Relationships effectively, including negotiation of terms and resolution of disputes.

• Experienced in handling Multiple Vendors, adept at juggling various accounts and maintaining organized records.

• Proficient in Processing Vendor Invoices, ensuring timely and accurate payments.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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