Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Clerk

Accounts Payable

Schedule:  Monday - Thursday, Friday
Pay Rate: $24/hr
Location: Lake Jackson, Texas 
Experience:  3+ years

We're looking for a detail-oriented accounts payable professional to join our client's team in Lake Jackson, Texas. In this role, you will perform accounts payable and related accounting functions, including invoice review, payment processing, vendor maintenance, monthly billing, reconciliations, and reporting. Additionally, you will maintain accurate financial records, assist with year-end closing and audits, and provide employee and vendor support while ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Audit, review, and process invoices by comparing them with purchase orders, receiving documentation, and supporting records. Apply discounts, verify payment terms, enter transactions into the accounts payable system, and reconcile batches daily. Print, verify, and process checks and direct deposit payments, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with internal controls and payment procedures. Create, review, and update vendor profiles and maintain vendor files. Respond to vendor, employee, and customer inquiries regarding payments and account activity; answer and direct calls as needed. Process monthly billing for bookstore, postage, printing, and related charges. Prepare associated journal entries and maintain supporting documentation. Prepare and maintain reports for payment processing, vendor records, billing, reconciliations, and financial transactions to support audits and operational reporting. Prepare and submit unclaimed property reports through the State of Texas system. Research outstanding items, maintain supporting records, and reconcile related entries in accordance with state requirements. Provide procedural support for Empower Win, accounts payable workflows, procurement card processes, and payment procedures. Assist with monthly uploads and user support. Reconcile open purchase orders with the general ledger. Support year-end audit activities, document retention, off-site storage management, and workflow improvements. Ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with Purchasing and Accounting to resolve issues and support efficient workflows.
Education and Experience: Associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field with accounting coursework. Three years of accounts payable or related accounting experience, including account reconciliations. Experience with integrated financial systems, electronic approvals, year-end closing, audits, and financial reporting preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel for spreadsheets, formulas, sorting, filtering, and reconciliations; Word for documents and correspondence; and Outlook for email and calendar management. Ability to use Microsoft Teams and electronic document management tools to communicate, organize records, and support workflows. Strong attention to detail and ability to review financial transactions for accuracy and completeness. Ability to prioritize assignments, meet deadlines, maintain confidentiality, and follow internal controls. Effective communication and customer service skills, with the ability to explain procedures and resolve payment-related questions.

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Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $24.00 Per Hour