Accounts Payable Specialist - Cost Accounting

Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist – Cost Accounting

Location: Houston, TX

Compensation: $29–$230 per hour

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) eligibility

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly organized Accounts Payable Specialist with strong cost accounting experience to support our expanding accounting operations. In this role, you will manage full-cycle AP processes while ensuring accurate cost allocation, proper expense coding, and reliable financial reporting.

The ideal candidate brings a solid understanding of AP workflows, cost accounting principles, and vendor management. You should be comfortable working in a dynamic environment and experienced in leveraging NetSuite for invoice processing, cost tracking, and reconciliations. This is a great opportunity to grow within a collaborative, process-focused accounting team.

Key Responsibilities

• Process high-volume AP transactions, including invoice entry, cost coding, and three-way matching
• Review and validate costs charged to departments, projects, or cost centers for accuracy and compliance
• Maintain vendor accounts, including onboarding, updates, and issue resolution
• Reconcile AP sub-ledgers and assist with month-end close activities, including accruals and cost reconciliations
• Monitor outstanding payables, prepare payment runs, and ensure timely and accurate disbursements
• Maintain organized documentation for invoices, expense reports, and supporting files
• Assist with cost-related journal entries and support financial statement accuracy
• Support internal controls and contribute to AP and cost accounting process improvements
• Prepare schedules and provide documentation for internal and external audits
• Partner with internal teams (operations, procurement, and accounting) to resolve discrepancies

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Accounts Payable or accounting experience required
• Hands-on NetSuite experience strongly preferred
• Experience with cost accounting, cost allocations, or project costing a strong plus
• Strong understanding of AP processes and basic GAAP principles
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas) preferred
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and customer service mindset
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

How to Apply

If you’re ready to take the next step in your AP and cost accounting career, click “Apply Now” to join our team!

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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