Accounts Payable Specialist

CAMS - Texas•Houston, TX

11d•$55,000 - $58,000

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for paying bills incurred through project and day-to-day operations, including weekly check runs and ACH payments, and providing clerical assistance to the Accounting Department. The role also serves as backup for other team members. Duties are performed under the supervision of the Accounting Supervisor and/or Manager and in accordance with corporate policies, procedures, standards, and resources. The position requires occasional travel for company business and therefore requires a valid driver's license and a clean driving record. Candidates must be comfortable driving and meet applicable company and insurance requirements. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. The stated base salary range is $55,000–$58,000 per year. Compensation is determined based on factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location; the range does not include possible additional compensation such as bonuses, benefits, or equity.

Requirements

At least 5–7 years of accounts payable experience.
Data-entry skills, general accounting knowledge, and experience with accounting software.
Proficiency with ERP systems; Ogsys is preferred.
Excellent technical and organizational skills.
Demonstrated leadership characteristics and potential.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team and without close supervision.
Computer literacy and familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Pro.
Ability to use discretion with confidential and sensitive company information.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record; must meet applicable company and insurance requirements.
Comfort operating a vehicle for occasional company business travel.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.
Accounts payable experience in a medium- to large-sized oil and gas company preferred.
Working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and accounting software such as TRAILD, Acumatica, Integra, Excalibur, Great Plains, Wolfpak, Ogsys, or other oil-and-gas-related accounting software.
Ability to work well with and through others, internally and externally to the plants.
Good analytical and problem-solving capability.
Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with the department that initiated a purchase.
Generate year-end 1099s.
Prepare and issue weekly check runs and ACH payments in accordance with payment terms and cash management guidelines.
Keep accounting and invoice files up to date.
Monitor accounts payable aging and follow up on outstanding items to maintain accurate payable balances.
Enter invoices into TRAILD and Acumatica.
Resolve invoice and payment discrepancies.
Review and record expense reports.
Review invoices for accuracy and verify that they are supported by a purchase order, work order request, or other approved requisition document.
Verify invoice coding and bank instructions before data entry.
Provide backup for other team members.
Perform other duties as assigned by the accounts payable department.