Accounts Receivable & Payable Specialist

Accounts Receivable & Payable Specialist (32306)# Accounts Receivable & Payable Specialist (32306)
Houston, TX 77002## Overview Position Type Full Time## Description
** Key Responsibilities
**** Accounts Receivable (Primary – ~75%)
*** Generate and issue all customer invoices and billing transactions
* Apply daily cash receipts accurately and timely
* Maintain and reconcile AR subledger to the general ledger
* Monitor AR aging and identify past-due balances
* Track and communicate discrepancies or adjustments to accounting
* Maintain supporting documentation for all AR activity
* Assist with collection tracking and follow-up support (accountants own strategy)
** Accounts Payable (Secondary – ~25%)
*** Enter and process vendor invoices
* Support three-way match process (PO, receipt, invoice)
* Assist with weekly payment runs and disbursements
* Maintain vendor records and documentation
* Provide backup support for Accounts Payable under AP leadership
** Process & Controls
*** Maintain consistent, accurate transaction processing workflows
* Ensure compliance with internal controls and documentation standards
* Support audit requests related to AR/AP transactions
* Identify process improvement opportunities and drive consistency in execution## Qualifications
** Qualifications
* *** Experience
* ** 2–5 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, or similar transactional accounting role
* Experience with invoicing, cash application, or vendor processing
* ERP system experience preferred (e.g., Net Suite, SAP, or similar)
** Skills
* ** Strong attention to detail and accuracy
* Highly organized and process-driven
* Ability to manage daily transactional volume reliably
* Effective communication with internal teams and external stakeholders
* Comfortable working in a structured, deadline-driven environment
** Success Metrics
*** Cash receipts applied within 1 business day
* AR subledger reconciles cleanly to the general ledger each close
* Minimal processing errors or rework
* Timely and accurate invoice and payment processing
* Clean documentation and audit trail for all transactions
** Reporting & Structure
**
* Reports to:

Vice President - Finance
* Works closely with:
+ Accounting team (for reconciliations and issue resolution)  + Accounts Payable lead (for AP coordination)  + Operations / commercial teams (as needed for billing support)
** Role Scope Clarification
** This role is focused on transaction execution and process integrity.
* Responsible for: AR processing, cash application, AP support
* Not responsible for: financial statement preparation, forecasting, or GL ownership
** Growth Opportunity:
** This role offers the opportunity to develop broader accounting experience over time, including exposure to financial close processes and operational finance.
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