Accounts Payable Accountant

The Role

The Accounts Payable Accountant provides timely and efficient processing of vendor invoices, check requests, and expense reports, including monthly credit card expenses. The Accounts Payable Accountant performs accounting work in support of the Accounting Department on various tasks and provides back up as assigned.

Located in Houston, TX – Company is shifting operations from San Francisco, CA to Houston, TX.

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Process daily A/P invoices and weekly check runs (checks, ACH, wires)
• Review all invoices for appropriate documentation, approval and GL coding per company policy
• Reconcile vendor accounts and statements with accounts payable records
• Reconcile employees’ corporate credit card statements to ensure that all the charges are supported by actual receipts and accounted for properly
• Investigate and resolve A/P-related irregularities and/or queries from both internal approvers and vendor correspondence
• Assist in developing appropriate policies and controls for entire payables process
• Assist in developing monthly close schedules, as well as the monthly close process
• Manage vendor profiles and records and provide customer service for vendor inquiries
• Handle all check disbursements, 1099 and tax related matters (primarily sales tax related issues)
• Process employee expense reimbursements in accordance with reimbursement policy
• Perform financial analysis on prepaid expenses and accrued expenses accounts and allocations on a monthly basis. Prepare and enter related journal entries, as required.
• Prepare customer statements and bills
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted
• Perform bank reconciliation
• Other duties and special projects as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Highly Organized and self sufficient
• Ability to prepare reports and business correspondence
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with NetSuite, a plus

Benefits

Spruce offers competitive benefits and a collaborative, purpose-driven, high-energy culture.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We value a diverse work environment. Spruce is an equal opportunity employer and hires without consideration to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.