What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at Houston Metro Urology?
Houston Metro Urology is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Payable Specialist to join our finance team. The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for managing the day-to-day accounts payable process, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, reconciling accounts, and maintaining vendor relationships. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver with a strong understanding of accounting principles and a commitment to accuracy and confidentiality.
Key Responsibilities:
- Route vendor invoices to proper manager for approval.
- Enter approve invoices in accounting system.
- Pay all bills timely and within vendor terms.
- Process checks accurately.
- Manage unapproved vendor invoices.
- Maintain records, physical and digital.
- Review and compare vendor provided statements to company records and respond accordingly.
- Responsible for entering corporate credit card activity.
- Process monthly refund checks.
- Adhere to Company accounting and record keeping policies.
- Assists in providing and correcting documentation as needed by managers and CPA.
- Assists department manager as needed.
- Overtime may be necessary around key dates and project requirements.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum one year of work experience in accounts payable or related accounting role OR 4th year accounting student.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel (e.g., formulas, sorting, filtering), Outlook and Word.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Experience prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and working in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience using QuickBooks Online is a PLUS, other accounting software such as SAP, Oracle or similar platforms will be helpful
- Familiarity with electronic invoicing systems or AP automation tools.
- Intermediate Excel functions
Accounts Payable Specialist schedule– FT, hourly (30-40 hrs./ wk.)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Houston, TX 77027 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Houston, TX 77027: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $18