Staff Accountant 3

Staff Accountant 3

Job Category: Administrative Requisition Number: STAFF001374

Full-Time

Houston 47 Houston, TX 77041, USA

Description

Determine and implement new AP processes within accounting system to ensure accurate and timely posting of invoices in the accounting system. Routinely monitor and revise processes as needed.

Improve approval processes within new accounting system to ensure timely payments and alignment with other company initiatives.

Oversee the outsourced AP team to ensure the timely and accurate preparation of weekly payment runs (checks, ACH, and wires). Determine and implement any modifications as needed to outgoing payments.

Audit vendor files, respond to vendor inquiries, and resolve discrepancies.

Oversee the outsourced AP team subledger reconciliation process, which includes determining and implementing changes to the process as needed.

Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, spending limits, and approval hierarchies.

Act as liaison between the finance team and restaurant/general managers to resolve AP issues.

Research and analyze causes of service interruptions; determine and implement corrective actions to the processes.

Collaborate with operations teams and other stakeholders to streamline accounting processes and to maintain strong financial controls.

Manage end-to-end AR processes performed by outsourced AR team, including billing, collections, cash applications, and reconciliations across multiple restaurants. Monitor processes and implement changes to create efficiencies.

Handle escalated collection issues and negotiate payment terms with clients.

Identify and implement process improvements and automation tools in AR system to ensure timely recognition of payments.

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