Our Houston TX client, located in the Jersey Village area, is in need of an Accounts Payable Clerk.
Job Summary and Essential Duties:
The Accounts Payable Clerk will be under the direct supervision of the Accounting Manager in the company’s corporate office in Houston. This person will be responsible for accounts payable entry into the accounting system (OSAS or Penta), which will include, but is not limited to, the following:
Entering and paying accounts payable (vendor) invoices;
Entering and paying employee’s expense checks;
Analyzing source documents to ensure all necessary information and support documents are received before processing invoices (i.e. packing slips matched to PO’s which matched to the A/P invoice);
Working closely with the Purchasing department to obtain necessary information to accurately enter invoices;
Setting up new vendors into OSAS;
Reconciling vendor statements;
Running job cost reports;
Performing variety of other duties as requested, directed or assigned.
Qualifications (Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):
Must have a sound understanding of accounting principles;
Must be proficient with computers and have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in accounting, word processing and spreadsheets software;
Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and have the ability to deal effectively and professionally with a wide variety of individuals in person, via telephone and in writing;
Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations;
Must have sharp analytical abilities in order to gather and assemble source documents for data entry, find solutions when various problems arise, and prioritize work around deadlines;
Must have excellent organizational skills and the ability to work well under stress, despite numerous interruptions;
Position requires a continual attention to detail to prevent over/under payments to vendors or employees, to ensure accurate accounting and job costing occurs, and to ensure processes are consistent with company policy. Accuracy and attention to detail is a must.
Education and Experience:
A High School Diploma or GED is required.
Business school, Associate’s degree or equivalent is a plus.
A minimum of 2-3 years’ similar work experience handling accounting functions.
Please visit us on the web at www.frontlinesourcegroup.com
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Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/V/D. Candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. Clients will not sponsor visas.
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