Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

This position is responsible for ensuring that expenses are recorded accurately and paid in a timely manner as part of the S2P team within the Enterprise Service Center (ESC). It executes business processes related to Operations, Vendors, Procurement, Accounting Managers, and internal stakeholders; supports the S2P Team in ensuring that software and other tools are available and functional to efficiently and effectively process accounts payable;

ensures that process flows and accountabilities are followed to maintain strong internal controls and safeguard the assets of ABM Industries; participates in a team that oversees the processing of accounts payable records; helps ensure that appropriate accounts payable reconciliations are completed; monitors performance of automation and business processes; and supports process improvement efforts.

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit Employee Benefits | Staff & Management.

• Maintain a culture of service. This culture includes developing and maintaining relationships with the field operations teams, collections team counterparts in the ESC and stakeholders and partners in Procurement, FP&A, IT, HR, Internal Audit, and others. Enable two‑way communication and a feedback loop to optimize process outcomes
• Support the implementation and maintenance of systems, and policies and procedures, to ensure adherence to company guidelines
• Support Accounts Payable process and system implementations
• Work directly with suppliers, or internal stakeholders, to resolve queries, as well as establishing and maintaining relationships.
• Process and verify vendor invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
• Process accounts payable using accounting/ERP software and other related programs
• Work with other departments (including field operations) to gather data, analyze information, and resolve any discrepancies or queries related to supplier payments, supplier invoices, purchase orders, and employee expenses.
• Receive and resolve internal (and external) queries regarding various AP related topics including accounts, invoices, payments, and/or purchase orders.
• Assist with month‑end close AP activities, including account reconciliation and monthly reporting activities.
• Assist with accounts payable audits, including compiling information and responding to auditors during yearly external audit activities.
• Perform other activities in support of the Accounts Payable department.
• Participate in continuous process improvements and other related projects as needed.

• 1+ year of Procure-to-Pay experience within a Shared Services Environment; with 3+ years of experience in accounting operations roles.
• Experience in working with an ERP i.e., JDE/Oracle experience
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Associate’s Degree in Accounting or related discipline
• Ability to analyze, solve problems, and adapt to changing organizational and operational needs
• Ability to work collaboratively with all departments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interface comfortably at all levels both internally and externally
• Strong attention to detail and excellent problem‑solving skills
• Flexible; ability to adapt to changing priorities and multiple tasks

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Facilities Services

Location:

Houston, TX

Salary: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00

Posted 3 weeks ago