AP/AR Accounting Specialist

MOTUL; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

MOTUL in Houston, Texas is looking for an AP/AR Accounting Specialist responsible for managing accounts payable and receivable functions, including invoice processing and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in finance or a related field and 3–5 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in SAP and advanced Excel skills are essential. Fluency in English is required, while additional languages are a bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field required.
• 3–5 years of experience in finance roles, ideally in distribution or logistics.
• NACM certification preferred.
• Bilingual in English; Spanish or French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and match them to purchase orders.
• Schedule payments in accordance with company policies.
• Maintain accurate records of disbursements and reconcile ledgers.
• Resolve vendor discrepancies and manage collections.

Skills

Bilingual in English

Excellent Excel skills

Accounting knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or business administration

Master’s degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title

AP/AR Accounting Specialist

Employment Type

Permanent Contract

Overview

Responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records, reconciling ledger accounts, and supporting monthly and annual financial entries and reports. Manage AP and AR functions including invoice processing, payment execution, and customer invoicing.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, verify details, and match 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 such as invoice processing, payment runs, and expense report management.
• 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 engagement to activation.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
• Experience: 3–5 years in finance roles, preferably in distribution, wholesale, or logistics industry.
• Certifications: NACM certification is a plus.
• Language: Bilingual in English; Spanish or French is a nice to have.
• IT: Proficient in SAP, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; excellent Excel skills (SUMIFS, INDEX/MATCH, LOOKUP).

Location

Houston, Texas, USA