Job Overview

Our client is seeking a highly detail-oriented, reliable, and efficient Accounts Payable Assistant to support their corporate finance department during a period of significant business growth. In this role, you will be responsible for high-volume accounts payable processing, financial record maintenance, and assisting with data migration and operations in a new accounting system. Working closely with the Houston-based finance team, you will ensure seamless financial operations and vendor management.

Client Overview

Our client is a global leader in testing, inspection, analysis, and certification services, operating an extensive network of laboratories worldwide. Serving major industries such as environmental, mining, life sciences, and industrial sectors, the organization leverages state-of-the-art technology and rigorous scientific standards to deliver trusted analytical data to clients across the globe.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Central Time Zone (CT) (40 work hours per week)

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable Processing: Accurately review, code, and process high-volume accounts payable invoices and vendor payments in a timely manner.
• System Integration & Data Entry: Input and maintain precise financial data within the company’s new accounting software and platforms.
• Vendor & Account Reconciliation: Verify vendor statements, identify discrepancies, resolve billing issues, and maintain healthy vendor relationships.
• Financial Recordkeeping: Maintain organized, complete, and audit-ready digital financial records, invoices, and supporting documentation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Communicate regularly and effectively with internal accounting team members and the Houston finance management team to resolve queries and streamline workflows.
• Operational Support: Assist the accounting team with additional processing tasks and administrative support as operational workloads expand due to business growth.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Professional Background:
  • Proven experience working in Accounts Payable or a general accounting environment.
  • Demonstrated track record of managing high-volume transaction processing with high accuracy and speed.
  • Strong familiarity with modern accounting software, ERP platforms, and financial reporting tools.
  • Hands-on experience working in or supporting U.S. or North American corporate finance teams.
• Technical & Operational Skills:
  • Fast Learner: Ability to quickly master, adapt to, and navigate new accounting systems, software, internal tools, and operational workflows.
  • Time Zone Alignment: Proven track record of working during U.S. business hours (Central Time Zone).
  • Communication: Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills for effective daily collaboration with internal leadership and team members.
• Core Competencies & Personal Attributes:
  • Integrity & Trustworthiness: High ethical standards when handling confidential financial data and vendor information.
  • Work Ethic: Highly hardworking, dedicated, self-motivated, and committed to producing accurate results under tight deadlines.
  • Focus & Detail-Orientation: Exceptional focus and meticulous attention to detail during repetitive high-volume data entry.
  • Proactive Communication: Highly communicative and structured in providing daily/weekly progress updates to management.

Employment Details

• Employment Type: 3-Month Contract (with strong potential for extension)
• Location: Remote

Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring
• Health Insurance Coverage For Eligible Locations

Note

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