Bookkeeper

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API Group is hiring a Bookkeeper to join our AP/AR team. This role will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices and expense reimbursements across multiple entities. This role is part of a team that collectively supports multiple business entities and requires a high degree of attention to detail, responsiveness and discretion.

Location: Sugar Land, TX

Type: Onsite, no remote or hybrid

Accounts Payable Processing:

• Review, code, and process vendor invoices in accordance with internal control policies and approval workflows.
• Three - way Matching.
• Identify, research and resolve any errors on invoices.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Create intercompany billbacks and prepare Customer invoices.
• Perform cash deposit postings.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliation of the assigned bank accounts.
• Ensure timely and accurate payment of invoices via check, ACH, or wire.
• Establish and maintain vendor records, including W-9’s and payment instructions.
• Monitor AP email inbox and respond to internal and external inquiries on a timely basis.
• Create pdfs that include final invoice and payment documentation, save in AP folder on network, and upload into accounting software on a weekly basis.
• Assist with voiding checks and reissuing as needed.
• Serve as primary point of contact for vendors, maintaining professional and service-oriented relationships.
• Provide backup support for other AP employees when out of office.

• Assist with various ad-hoc requests and projects.

Skills Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Ability to identify discrepancies and resolve issues proactively.
• Outstanding organizational, administrative, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player with positive attitude and willingness to help other employees as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with vendors and internal teams.
• Experience in manufacturing business is preferred.
• Experience with accounting/ERP systems (e.g. Navision or Business Central 365) is a plus but not required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel preferred (e.g. VLOOKUP, pivot tables, etc.).
• Comfortable learning new systems and tools.