Accounts Payable Specialist – Hybrid

Location: North Houston, TX
Schedule: Hybrid – Work from home Monday and Friday
Employment Type: Long-Term Temporary with Potential for Future Hire

Connect Search is partnering with an established industrial organization in North Houston to hire an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist. This is a long-term temporary opportunity with the potential for future permanent employment based on business needs and individual performance.

The ideal candidate will have strong full-cycle accounts payable experience, including three-way matching, and be comfortable working in a busy, high-volume AP department. This position requires someone who is organized, dependable, and able to maintain accuracy while meeting daily productivity expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle accounts payable processing.
• Process high volumes of invoices in a fast-paced environment.
• Complete three-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documentation.
• Review invoices for proper coding, approvals, accuracy, and supporting documentation.
• Process approximately 30–40 assigned invoices per day.
• Review invoices received through an automated invoice-capture queue.
• Research and correct invoice-processing errors and system exceptions.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and obtain missing information.
• Communicate with vendors regarding invoice and payment questions.
• Maintain positive and professional vendor relationships.
• Manage multiple priorities and invoice queues throughout the day.
• Meet productivity expectations while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Assist with additional AP projects and overtime when necessary.

Qualifications

• At least two years of accounts payable experience.
• Full-cycle accounts payable experience required.
• Three-way invoice matching experience required.
• Experience working in a high-volume AP environment.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and controls.
• Ability to research discrepancies and resolve invoice errors.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Dependable, consistent, and able to work with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to work overtime when needed.
• Stable employment history preferred.

Software

• Previous experience with an ERP or automated invoice-processing system is preferred.
• Basic Microsoft Excel and data-entry skills.
• The company is willing to train someone with strong AP fundamentals on its specific systems.

Schedule

• Monday: Work from home
• Tuesday through Thursday: Onsite in North Houston
• Friday: Work from home
• Employees may select a consistent start time between 7:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.
• Occasional overtime may be required.

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