Solugen
14549 Minetta St., Houston TX 77035
Position
Accounts Receivable (AR) Accountant
About Solugen:
Solugen’s mission is to decarbonize chemical manufacturing. As an initial step, Solugen is building its first commercial plant with a capacity of 10,000 tpy, with the potential to offset up to 37,000 tpy of carbon dioxide equivalents.
The Accounts Receivable Accountant is responsible for supporting the billing and collections process, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing, cash application, and account reconciliation. This role works closely with sales, customer service, and logistics teams to maintain strong customer relationships and support cash flow in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Generate and issue customer invoices based on shipments, contracts, or sales orders
• Perform cash application, including posting ACH, wire, check, and lockbox payments
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up on past-due balances
• Communicate with customers to resolve billing and payment issues
• Coordinate with sales, logistics, and customer service to ensure accurate billing (pricing, quantities, freight, taxes)
• Maintain accurate customer master data and credit information
• Support month-end close, including AR reconciliations and reporting
• Assist with credit memos, adjustments, and deductions
• Ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls
• Support audit requests and documentation
Qualifications
• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (bachelor’s preferred)
• 1–3 years of accounts receivable, billing, or accounting experience
• Experience in manufacturing, chemicals, or industrial environment preferred
• Familiarity with ERP system- NetSuite
• Moderate to Advanced Excel skills
Skills & Competencies
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage high-volume transactions
• Basic understanding of accounting principles
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment
• Problem-solving skills, especially in resolving customer disputes
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with automated invoicing systems
• Exposure to credit and collections processes
• Familiarity with freight, pricing, and contract-based billing
Work Environment
• Office, remote or hybrid setting with frequent interaction with sales and operations teams
• Fast-paced environment with deadlines tied to billing cycles and cash collections
Solugen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Skills Required
- Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 1-3 years of accounts receivable, billing, or accounting experience
- Experience in manufacturing, chemicals, or industrial environment
- Familiarity with ERP system- NetSuite
- Moderate to Advanced Excel skills
What We Do
At Solugen, we believe planet-scale change starts with the chemistry we use every day. So we’ve built the world’s first clean molecule factory. Fusing biology with chemistry and technology to make the materials we need to sustain life on Earth. We’re pioneering the way to scale synbio. One that uses evolved enzymes, plant-based feedstocks and clean, catalytic reactions to make 90% of the world’s essential molecules. With this process, we’re bringing products to market faster, cheaper and without compromise.
