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Finance Specialist (103530)

Equus Workforce Solutions · Houston, TX · 1 mo ago
AccountingFull-time
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for headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. The posting includes Company Description, Job Description, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities, Personal Attributes, Additional Information (which includes EEO etc). We need to remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, application instructions. So we should strip the EEO paragraph and the "All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines." Also the company description about Equus etc is likely boilerplate but may be considered company description; we can keep it as a paragraph maybe under "About the role"? The instruction: "Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it)". So we can start with maybe a

for company description? The sections: we can have "About the role" (Job Description), "Responsibilities" (list of duties), "Requirements" (Qualifications), "Skills" (Knowledge, Skills And Abilities + Personal Attributes maybe). Benefits, Pay, Schedule: none present, so omit. We need to preserve all substantive information, not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to list duties exactly as given. The job description includes many bullet-like sentences but not formatted as list. We need to turn them into

  • . We need to extract each duty/responsibility. Let's parse the Job Description paragraph: "The Accounts Payable Specialist ensures the accurate and timely processing of vendor payments while maintaining strong financial controls and positive vendor relationships. This role reviews and processes invoices and payment requests, reconciles accounts, resolves payment discrepancies, and ensures financial obligations are met. Serving as a primary point of contact for vendors, the specialist responds to inquiries, researches payment issues, and maintains accurate financial records to support compliance, fiscal accountability, and efficient business operations. Through strong attention to detail and effective communication, this position helps ensure smooth financial operations and timely payment processing." Then after that there is a list of tasks (maybe responsibilities) starting with "Proficient use of computers and data entry" etc. Those appear as a run-on sentence with no punctuation. Let's split: "Proficient use of computers and data entry Reviews invoices for accuracy prior to processing Processes invoices on a timely basis as received Manual entry of Account Payable spreadsheets and invoices into computer system Provides customer service via phone and email to operations and vendors Scans invoices electronically into computer imaging system Reviews Oracle for outstanding invoices and resubmits invoices for payment Processes and research daily Account Payable/payroll mail and distribute Ensures AP integrity through audit reports, data analysis, and collaboration with other team members Maintains AP operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes Performs other duties as assigned" We need to preserve each as list items. Now Qualifications: "Education, Experience and Certification General Education Diploma or High School Diploma required Associates degree or Technical Training, preferred Relevant work experience in accounting and/or bookkeeping, preferred" We can make a list. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: list of items. Personal Attributes: list. We need to decide sections: Could combine Knowledge, Skills And Abilities and Personal Attributes into a single "Skills" section? The instruction says use headings like Skills. Could include both under Skills. But we need to preserve all info; we can put them as sub-lists under Skills heading. We should not include Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We also need to include Company Description maybe as a short paragraph under "About the role"? Actually "About the role" heading could contain the job description prose. The instruction: "Use

    for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." So we can have:

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    ... maybe combine Education etc? Or we could have Qualifications heading. The list includes Qualifications as a possible heading. But they said we can use those headings; we can choose to use Qualifications heading for education/experience/certification. And Skills heading for knowledge/skills/abilities and personal attributes. Thus:

    About the role

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    Qualifications

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    Skills

      combine knowledge, skills, abilities and personal attributes
    We need to ensure we don't include boilerplate: EEO paragraph, "All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines." Also the company description about Equus etc is maybe considered boilerplate but it's substantive about the company; we could include it as part of About the role? The instruction: "Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail." The company description about Equus is substantive about the employer; we could include it as a paragraph before About the role? But we have no heading for company description; we could incorporate it into About the role paragraph as additional context. However the instruction says use headings for sections like About the role, Responsibilities etc. It didn't forbid adding extra paragraphs outside headings. But better to keep it under About the role as a preamble. Thus About the role paragraph could contain both the job description prose and the company description? Might be mixing. But we can include two paragraphs: first the company description, then the job description. Both under About the role heading. Let's extract company description: "We help job seekers and career changers prepare for and advance in careers with a focus on sustainable, high-growth, high-demand industries. Our committed and well-trained workforce professionals deliver comprehensive workforce solutions at integrated career centers, sector-focused centers and community, and partner sites." Then later there is Additional Information with Equus description etc. That is also company description but includes EEO etc which we need to remove. The Additional Information includes: "All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry’s best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions. When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others. At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law." We need to remove EEO boilerplate lines: "All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines." and the EEO statement at the end. Keep the rest about Equus being a leading provider etc. So we can keep: "Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry’s best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions. When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others. At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect." That seems substantive. Thus About the role section can have two paragraphs: company description (the first paragraph) and the Equus description (second). Then the job description prose (third). Or we could combine. Now Responsibilities: list items as above. Qualifications: list items: "General Education Diploma or High School Diploma required", "Associates degree or Technical Training, preferred", "Relevant work experience in accounting and/or bookkeeping, preferred". Could be list. Skills: combine knowledge, skills, abilities and personal attributes. Let's extract Knowledge, Skills And Abilities items: "Strong personal computer skills, including Excel and MS Office tools, spreadsheet, and database usage" "Ability to utilize new tools and technologies in a rapidly changing environment" "Strong analytical and problem resolution skills with high attention to detail, timeliness, and accuracy" "Ability to multi-task" "Knowledge of current industry trends, standards, and practices in the areas of economic and accounting principles" "Ability to effectively and professionally communicate (verbal and written) with all levels of personnel internal and external to the company" "Capability of working responsibly with highly confidential information and of maintaining composure under duress" "Exercises independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work according to applicable regulations, company policies and procedures" Personal Attributes items: "Must be proficient in use of office equipment including, but not limited to telephone, computer, calculator, or copier" "Strong customer service orientation" "Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities" "Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment" "Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills" "Adept at reading, writing, and interpreting technical documentation and procedure manuals" "Ability to conduct research into hardware and software issues and products as required" "Ability to present ideas and solutions in user-friendly language" "Highly self-motivated and directed" "Keen attention to detail" We need to preserve all; we can combine into one list under Skills. Now ensure we don't include any filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present. Now produce HTML fragment. We'll wrap sections in

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      . Let's craft. Note: Ensure no extra whitespace at start? It's fine. Let's write:

      About the role

      We help job seekers and career changers prepare for and advance in careers with a focus on sustainable, high-growth, high-demand industries. Our committed and well-trained workforce professionals deliver comprehensive workforce solutions at integrated career centers, sector-focused centers and community, and partner sites.

      Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry’s best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions. When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others. At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect.

      The Accounts Payable Specialist ensures the accurate and timely processing of vendor payments while maintaining strong financial controls and positive vendor relationships. This role reviews and processes invoices and payment requests, reconciles accounts, resolves payment discrepancies, and ensures financial obligations are met. Serving as a primary point of contact for vendors, the specialist responds to inquiries, researches payment issues, and maintains accurate financial records to support compliance, fiscal accountability, and efficient business operations. Through strong attention to detail and effective communication, this position helps ensure smooth financial operations and timely payment processing.

      Responsibilities

      • Proficient use of computers and data entry
      • Reviews invoices for accuracy prior to processing
      • Processes invoices on a timely basis as received
      • Manual entry of Account Payable spreadsheets and invoices into computer system
      • Provides customer service via phone and email to operations and vendors
      • Scans invoices electronically into computer imaging system
      • Reviews Oracle for outstanding invoices and resubm

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