Accounting Specialist

Hose Solutions, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hose Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manageAccounts Receivable and Accounts Payable along with general reporting responsibilities in a small to midsize business environment.

The role emphasizes accurate invoices, timely payments, reconciliations and collaboration with sales, vendors, and management to maintain clean financial records and support month-end close.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on accounting, bookkeeping, or related experience.
• Experience with accounts receivable, accounts payable, and reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks and proficiency with Microsoft Excel or similar tools.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently while seeking guidance when needed.
• Professional communication with customers, vendors, employees, and management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue customer invoices accurately and on schedule.
• Record customer payments, deposits, credits, and account adjustments.
• Monitor AR aging and follow up on past-due accounts.
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate with sales and internal departments on invoicing and account questions.
• Receive, review, and enter vendor invoices into QuickBooks.
• Verify invoices against POs and receiving docs.
• Process vendor payments per procedures and reconcile AP aging.
• Perform bank, credit card, AR, and AP reconciliations.
• Prepare routine reports for management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organized

Professional communication

Independent work

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

Key ResponsibilitiesAccounts Receivable (AR)

• Prepare and issue customer invoices accurately and on schedule.
• Record customer payments, deposits, credits, and account adjustments.
• Monitor outstanding balances, maintain AR aging records, and follow up on past‑due accounts.
• Reconcile customer accounts and research billing or payment discrepancies.
• Coordinate with sales and other internal departments to resolve invoicing and account questions.

Accounts Payable (AP)

• Receive, review, and enter vendor invoices into QuickBooks.
• Verify invoices against purchase orders, receiving documentation, and supporting records.
• Obtain clarification and approval for discrepancies, additional charges, and payment exceptions.
• Prepare and process vendor payments in accordance with established procedures.
• Reconcile vendor statements, maintain AP aging records, and resolve invoice or payment discrepancies.

General Accounting & Reporting

• Perform bank, credit card, AR, and AP reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and organized supporting documentation.
• Assist with routine month‑end and year‑end accounting activities.
• Prepare accounts receivable, accounts payable, expense, and other routine reports for management.
• Research and resolve discrepancies and assist with maintaining accurate financial records.

Qualifications

• Approximately 3–5 years of hands‑on accounting, bookkeeping, or related experience, preferably in a small or midsize business.
• Practical experience with accounts receivable, accounts payable, and account reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks and proficiency with Microsoft Excel or similar spreadsheet tools.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow‑through.
• Ability to manage routine accounting tasks independently while recognizing when questions or approvals are needed.
• Professional communication skills and the ability to work effectively with customers, vendors, employees, and management.
• Sound judgment and a demonstrated commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and ethical handling of financial information.

An accounting degree is not required. Relevant experience, practical accounting knowledge, and a strong record of dependability are valued.

Schedule:

Full-time; Monday-Friday8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.