Accounts Receivable & Payable Specialist

Job Details

Job Location:

Houston, TX 77002 | Position Type:
Full Time

• 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 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.