Accounts Payable Clerk

LPC Personnel • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Accounts Payable Clerk supports the company’s accounting department by processing vendor invoices, maintaining accurate expenditure records, resolving payment discrepancies, and ensuring payments are completed accurately and on time. The role includes handling invoices and expenses, responding to vendor inquiries, maintaining transaction records, reconciling payment information, processing company credit card payments, and assisting with month-end close activities and accounting reports. The clerk also communicates with vendors, employees, and internal departments, protects confidential financial information, follows company accounting procedures, and assists with other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Sage, and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and consistently achieve accurate results.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Professional and courteous communication with vendors and internal staff.

Nice To Haves

• A related degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting is preferred.
• Experience with 3-way matching is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain outgoing bills and invoices, including utility bills, product and inventory invoices, employee expenses, and other company expenditures.
• Review invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization.
• Enter invoices and payment information accurately into accounting systems.
• Respond to vendor inquiries regarding invoices, payments, and account balances.
• Resolve payment discrepancies, billing issues, and vendor disputes in a timely manner.
• Ensure payments are processed in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Monitor payment due dates and ensure payments are sent accurately and on time.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of company expenditures and accounts payable transactions.
• Reconcile invoices and payment records as needed.
• Prepare and process payments for company credit cards.
• Assist with month-end closing activities and accounting reports as needed.
• Communicate with vendors, employees, and internal departments regarding invoices and payments.
• Protect confidential financial information and follow company accounting procedures.
• Assist with other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed