Museum of Fine Arts, Houston · 7 hours ago
Accounts Payable Clerk II
Houston, Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expThe Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is a prominent cultural institution with over 600 employees. They are seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk II to manage purchase orders and invoices, ensuring efficient processing and communication with vendors and internal departments.
Responsibilities
Prepare, generate, and process purchase orders (POs) for selected Museum departments, including:
Preparing POs for approval
Receiving goods and services in the accounting system
Reviewing and validating PO invoices for payment
Invoicing POs upon request and submitting invoices in a timely manner
Prepare and process invoice journals for both PO and non-PO invoices on a daily basis
Monitor the Accounts Payable email inbox daily for incoming invoices, statements, and related correspondence
Respond promptly and professionally to invoice inquiries from internal departments and external vendors
May serve as a liaison between operating departments and the accounting team to resolve invoice, PO, and payment-related issues
Open and distribute incoming mail to appropriate departments
Scan and maintain records for all incoming invoices, manual payments (including wires, ACHs, and credit card transactions), and W-9 forms in designated folders
May assist with preparing and reviewing staff expense reports
May also coordinate insurance renewal data and assist with insurance claims as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Degree or coursework in accounting
At least two years in accounts payable, purchasing or general accounting experience, including journal entries through general ledger
Solid proficiency with Microsoft 365 Products
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, are essential
Must be detail oriented, able to prioritize, and handle multiple tasks
Able to work independently to meet deadlines
Must undergo and meet company standards for background and reference checks
Required ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently
Extensive computer usage
Seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing clearly in order to communicate with staff, guests and others
Frequent sitting, which may be required for extended periods of time
Good vision or corrected by use of glasses and/or contacts for reading and viewing abilities
Preferred
Non-profit experience preferred
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX or D365 is a plus
Benefits
Medical Insurance: Employee and dependent coverage through a choice of managed health care programs
Dental Insurance: Employee and dependent coverage through two plan choices
Vision Insurance: Employee and dependent coverage through a vision program
Group health, dental and vision insurance coverage available and effective the first of the month following employment with the MFAH for this role.
Life Insurance & AD&D: Employee coverage at no cost to the employee
Long Term Disability: Employee coverage at no cost to the employee
Paid Time Off - Used for absences from work such as vacation, illness of short duration, and personal reasons. Hours are accrued biweekly, based on employment status, length of service, and hours worked
Reserve Time Off - Used for extended illnesses. Employees accrue up to 6 days per year, up to a maximum of 120 days
Holidays - Full-time employees receive eleven paid holidays per year
Volunteer Time Off - The MFAH supports activities that enhance and serve the communities in which we live and work. Employees receive up to 40 hours of paid time off annually to give back and volunteer.
Staff may contribute to the MFAH Retirement Savings Plan. Eligible staff contributing to the plan may receive up to a 5% matching contribution from the MFAH after one year of service. (We also recognize prior nonprofit service which will provide for an accelerated employer match!)
Roth IRA also available!
MFAH Membership – Staff receive a free Family-level membership
Discounts – Staff receive discounts on purchases at the Museum shop and all on campus eateries and courses for you or your family at the Glassell School of Art.
Metro commuter subsidy available upon request
Company
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is a curation of artworks from a range of artists and eras.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Zachary Haines
Chief Technology Officer
Larry Stokes, SPHR, SHRM - SCP
Chief Human Resources and Diversity Officer
Recent News
2025-07-30
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