Accounts Payable Processor

We are seeking a highly skilled Accounts Payable Processor for a contract position located at a prominent corporate office in downtown Houston. This role is designed for an experienced professional with a strong background in full-cycle accounts payable and advanced knowledge of AP automation tools, including OCR and AI technologies. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing high-volume invoice processing, ensuring accuracy and efficiency, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies. This is a temporary contract opportunity with the potential for permanent employment, offering exposure to advanced ERP systems and a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and verify the completion of tasks within the designated invoice processing area, ensuring all deadlines and accuracy requirements are met.
• Process a high volume of invoices using advanced AP automation tools powered by OCR and AI, extracting and validating key data such as vendor information, invoice number, amounts, and due dates.
• Review and confirm the accuracy of data captured by automation systems, making corrections as needed and training the technology to improve future performance.
• Conduct multi-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and receipt confirmations to validate transactions prior to payment processing.
• Collaborate with internal departments, including Procurement/Supply Chain and Field Offices, as well as external vendors to address and resolve invoice-related issues and discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Review vendor statements and reconcile accounts to ensure completeness and accuracy, proactively identifying and resolving missing invoices or outstanding items.
• Minimize processing errors by communicating process changes, ensuring adherence to company and departmental policies, and maintaining up-to-date procedural documentation.
• Analyze transaction data for irregularities, promptly reporting suspicious activity to mitigate the risk of fraud and ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Provide backup support to team members as required and complete other tasks as assigned by management to ensure continuity of operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounts payable invoice processing, with demonstrated proficiency in full-cycle AP procedures.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems; direct experience with Oracle R12 is preferred.
• Strong understanding and practical experience with AP automation tools, including OCR and AI-driven invoice processing systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with proven analytical and problem-solving capabilities in a technical AP environment.
• Advanced proficiency in the full Microsoft Office suite, including the ability to create and manage spreadsheets, perform calculations, and manipulate data in Microsoft Excel.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely, and escalate issues appropriately to management.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to team building and cross-departmental communication.
• Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

Pay Range: $24.00 - $26.00 Hourly 
This position is based in office and requires employee to work on-site.