AP Trade Finance Analyst

AP Trade Finance Analyst

Houston, TX | Onsite (77024)
Salary: $85,000–$95,000 + 10% Bonus

About the Opportunity

Our client is a growing global commodity trading and logistics company headquartered in Houston. Following a recent headquarters relocation and finance transformation, they're expanding their Accounting & Finance team and seeking an experienced AP Trade Finance Analyst to join their collaborative, hands-on environment.

This position reports directly to the CFO and offers broad exposure across Accounting, Treasury, Operations, and Commercial teams.

Position Summary

This role is responsible for owning the full-cycle Accounts Payable process while supporting month-end close, cash flow forecasting, and vendor management. The ideal candidate has strong AP fundamentals, enjoys improving processes, and thrives in a fast-paced business environment.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle Accounts Payable processing (250+ invoices/month)
• Review, code, and process invoices
• Obtain invoice approvals and manage payment workflows
• Process ACH and wire payments
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
• Build strong relationships with vendors and logistics partners
• Prepare AP accruals and support month-end close
• Assist with cash flow forecasting and weekly payment planning
• Identify process improvements while maintaining strong internal controls
• Cross-train in Accounts Receivable and provide backup support as needed

Preferred Background

• 2–5+ years of full-cycle Accounts Payable experience
• Experience with month-end close, accruals, and reconciliations
• Background in commodity trading, logistics, transportation, maritime, freight, or industrial industries preferred
• Experience processing freight or logistics-related invoices is highly desirable
• Microsoft Dynamics or ERP experience preferred
• Strong Excel skills

What We're Looking For

• Detail-oriented with exceptional accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and vendor relationship management
• Self-starter who takes ownership and follows through
• Process improvement mindset
• Stable work history with demonstrated reliability

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $85,000–$95,000
• Annual Bonus Target: 10%
• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with 6% employer match

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional seeking greater ownership, executive visibility, and long-term growth within a stable and expanding organization.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, TeamPeople, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.