Accounts Payable Clerk - Houston, TX

Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) seeks one Accounts Payable Clerk (JP# HOU 023-2024) for its Houston Branch Office.

LSLA is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit law firm and its mission is to protect and advance the civil rights of low-income Texans by providing advocacy, legal representation, and community education that ensure equal access to justice.

Summary of Responsibilities

We are looking for a skilled accounts payable clerk to be responsible for processing all invoices or check requests received for payment in an accurate, efficient and timely manner.

• Process check requests and expense reports in compliance with company policies and procedures

• Maintain invoice logs, scanning, and filing of accounting documents

• Accurately review, code, and process vendor invoices

• Perform monthly reconciliations

• Maintain a large number of vendor accounts while maintaining compliance with company policies and procedures

• Perform high volume of data entry associated with accounts payable

• Review and reconcile invoice discrepancies/Audit and process credit card bills

• Address and respond to vendor and/or internal staff inquiries

• Supports both email and phone customer service

• Assists with special projects or assignments as directed by manager

Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience:

• High school diploma. Associate’s degree in Accounting preferred

• 2-3 years’ experience with accounts payable or general accounting

• Proficient Microsoft Office knowledge and skills/Knowledge of basic accounting principles

• Strong time management and organizational skills

• Strong analytic abilities/ High degree of attention to detail/Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks

Minimum Skills and Abilities:

• Strong time management and organizational skills

• Knowledge of basic accounting principles

• High degree of attention to detail/Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks

• Strong analytic abilities

Location: Houston Branch Office.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Paid Leave

Lone Star Legal Aid is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or veteran status.