Pappas Restaurants, Inc. ยท 1 week ago
Accounts Payable and Accounting Coordinator
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expPappas Restaurants, Inc. is seeking an Accounts Payable & Accounting Coordinator to provide critical support to their Accounts Payable department and manage franchise financial reporting. The role involves assisting with vendor maintenance, expense processing, and collaborating with various teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and reconciliation.
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Responsibilities
Assist the AP Manager with full vendor setup and maintenance, including verification of tax forms, banking information, and compliance documentation
Review and process Concur expense reports, ensuring accuracy, proper coding, and policy compliance
Upload AP processing templates, including invoice upload files, recurring batch uploads, or other system-based templates
Provide backup support for invoice entry, statement reconciliation, payment runs, and AP email inbox management as needed
Monitor and follow up on outstanding approvals, discrepancies, or missing documentation
Maintain organized digital files and ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements
Compile and validate weekly franchise sales reporting received from franchisees
Prepare and issue franchise royalty invoices in accordance with franchise agreements and reporting deadlines
Research and resolve discrepancies between franchisee sales reports, POS sales, and supporting documentation
Maintain royalty tracking schedules and assist with franchise audit requests when needed
Gather and reconcile third-party delivery provider reports (e.g., DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, etc.)
Identify chargebacks, fees, and sales variances; collaborate with Operations and Accounting to resolve issues
Prepare period end summary reports and journal entries related to third-party delivery activity
Track outstanding disputes and ensure proper resolution and follow-up
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, accounting operations, or similar role
Working knowledge of AP processes, vendor documentation, and expense reimbursement workflows
Strong Excel skills, including writing formulas such as XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, SUM, LEFT, RIGHT, MID, pivot tables, and data validation
High level of accuracy, organization, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
Excellent communication and customer service skills when working with vendors, franchisees, and internal teams
Experience with ERP/AP automation tools and template uploads
Preferred
Preferred experience with Concur or other expense management platforms
Preferred exposure to franchise accounting or royalty billing
Preferred experience working with third-party delivery providers and reconciliation processes
Company
Pappas Restaurants, Inc.
Pappas Restaurants, Inc. is a family-owned and operated company providing various types of food and beverages.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Eric Swanson
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Chimee Ahaiwe
Human Resources Business Partner
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