AP/AR Accounting Specialist

The AP/AR prepares and keeps financial and business transaction data up to date applying accepted procedures and prepares reports to ensure accurate accounting records. The AP/AR will be responsible for reconciling and analyzing ledger accounts, aiding the production of monthly and annual financial entries and supporting monthly financial reports.

What youll do

Accounts Payable

• Process vendor invoices by verifying transaction details and matching them to purchase orders.
• Schedule and execute payments in accordance with company policies and vendor terms.
• Maintain accurate records of all disbursements and reconcile AP subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger.
• Resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal departments.
• Coordinate AP operations, including invoice processing, payment runs, and expense report management in larger organizations.

Accounts Receivable

• Generate and send customer invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Apply incoming payments to the correct accounts and manage collections for overdue balances.
• Monitor cash flow cycles and maintain accurate records for financial reporting.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline the customer journey from initial engagement to full activation.

What you bring

• Education / Qualification:
  
  
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field required.
  • Master's degree in finance is a plus.
  • NACM certification is a plus.
  
  
  
• Experience needed:
  • 3 to 5 years experience in finance roles.
  • Prior experience in a similar role in the distribution, wholesale, or logistics industry.
  
  
  
• Language:
  • Spanish or French: nice to have.
  
  
  
• IT Knowledge:
  • Proficient and effective in SAP.
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Excellent skills in Excel (SUMIFS, INDEX/MATCH, LOOKUP).
  
  
  
  
  

Location

Houston, Texas, USA