Accounts Payable Specialist

Gensler is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join the Houston team. This position will be responsible for all aspects of Accounts Payable Processing for the South Central Region. You need to love collaborating, finding creative solutions and helping to make your internal clients' lives easier.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for all aspects accounts payable processing, weekly check processing, employee expense reimbursements, and related file maintenance

• Review invoices ensuring proper approvals, project numbers, and general ledger codes are present

• Reconcile p-card statements and post transactions

• Understand accounting processes and meet all accounting deadlines

• Coordinate the collection and entry of missing timesheets

• Maintain rent schedules and ensure payment deadlines are met

• Monitor the accounts payable inbox and respond to inquiries

Your Qualifications

• Accounting or business administration degree, or minimum of 5 years of experience in a professional services environment, preferably with an architecture or design firm

• Highly organized and detail-oriented

• A self-starter and a great team player

• Not just comfortable with technology, but seeks ways to achieve better results through new technologies and processes

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage different personality types

• Works well under pressure with multiple tasks and deadlines

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Proficient in Excel, prior experience with Deltek Vision software preferred

• Excellent references who speak to the quality of your work and your personal contributions to business performance and organizational culture

This position is in-person. Successful candidates will be located in the Houston, Texas area. If you're open to relocating to the area, please apply! Non-local candidates are welcome. U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 study ranks Houston in the top 10 places to live in Texas!

Life at Gensler

As a people-first organization, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to "Well-being Week," our offices reflect our people's diverse interests.

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.

As part of the firm's commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.