[Hiring] Accounts Payable Specialist REMOTE USA
Position: Accounts Payable Specialist
Date posted: 2025-07-25
Industry: other
Employment type: Full Time
Experience: 3 years
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree holder
Location: Texas, United States, REMOTE
Company: Gulf Winds International
Description:
Gulf Winds International
Accounts Payable Specialist
Texas, United States ·
About the job
Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist
Department: Accounting
Location: Remote
Company Overview
Gulf Winds International, Inc. is a leading provider of drayage, transloading, and storage, serving importers and exporters globally. The Company prides itself on innovation, people, and purpose, redefining expectations for intermodal trucking. With a robust presence at major ports, including Houston, Dallas, Mobile, Memphis, Savannah, Charleston, Norfolk, Baltimore, and Chicago, Gulf Winds is dedicated to delivering top-notch services through continuous investment in technology and infrastructure. Ownership: The company is backed by The Sterling Group, a Houston-based private equity firm. Since 1982, The Sterling Group has partnered with management teams to grow and build winning businesses in the industrial sector. Over 75% of Sterling’s past partnerships have been with family businesses and corporate carve-outs. Sterling excels as a partner bringing its operational focus and expertise to support company objectives. Today, Sterling has over $5.7 billion in assets under management.
Position Summary:
The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for accurately and efficiently processing vendor invoices and payments. This role plays a critical part in maintaining positive vendor relationships and supporting the financial operations of Gulf Winds. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working across systems such as AVID and Sage Intacct to ensure timely and accurate payments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage the Accounts Payable inbox, ensuring timely response to internal and vendor inquiries
- Verify, code, and process vendor invoices for payment using AVID, ensuring smooth transition into Sage Intacct
- Process the weekly check run in AVID, including reviewing approvals and ensuring proper documentation
- Maintain documentation and accurate records of all payable transactions
- Review vendor statements to identify and resolve any outstanding or missing invoices
- Coordinate and communicate check and credit card payments with vendors
- Collaborate with internal departments to obtain invoice approvals and resolve discrepancies
- Email monthly updates to the AP Manager regarding pending invoices, closing items, and receipt requests
- Assist with month-end closing duties, including reconciliations and reporting
- Support the year-end 1099 process, including tracking, compiling, and reporting as required
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field (preferred)
- Minimum 3 years of accounts payable experience
- Experience with AVID and Sage Intacct (preferred)
- Strong understanding of general ledger systems and AP workflows
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
- Data entry experience recommended
- Spanish language proficiency is a plus, but not required
