Accounts Receivable & Payable Specialist (32306)

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77002, Houston, TX, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Chemical
The Role
Execute day-to-day AR functions (invoicing, cash application, aging/collections, reconciliations) and provide AP support (invoice processing, three-way match, payment runs). Maintain controls, documentation, support audits, and identify process improvements to ensure accurate, timely transactional accounting.
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Key Responsibilities

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

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., NetSuite, 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.

 

Skills Required

  • 2-5 years experience in Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, or similar transactional accounting role
  • Experience with invoicing, cash application, or vendor processing
  • ERP system experience (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, or similar)
  • 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
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The Company
HQ: Houston, TX
92 Employees
Year Founded: 1986

What We Do

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, privately-held ALTIVIA was founded in 1986 as a water treatment chemical producer. Today, ALTIVIA’s businesses are focused on the safe and environmentally responsible production and global distribution of chemicals to enhance the quality of the lives we touch.

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