AP/AR Accounting Specialist

Motul Iberica SA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Motul Iberica SA is looking for an AP/AR specialist in Houston, Texas. The role involves preparing financial data, managing accounts payable and receivable, and generating financial reports.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, with 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar finance role. Proficiency in SAP and Excel skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field required.
• 3 to 5 years experience in finance roles.
• Proficient in SAP and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and schedule payments.
• Maintain AP records and reconcile ledgers.
• Generate customer invoices and manage collections.

Skills

Vendor invoice processing

Payment scheduling

Reconciliation

Cash flow monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration

Master's degree in finance

NACM certification

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

The AP/AR prepares and keeps financial and business transaction data up to date applying accepted procedures and prepares reports to ensure accurate accounting records. The AP/AR will be responsible for reconciling and analyzing ledger accounts, aiding the production of monthly and annual financial entries and supporting monthly financial reports.

What you’ll do

Accounts Payable

• Process vendor invoices by verifying transaction details and matching 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, including invoice processing, payment runs, and expense report management in larger organizations.

Accounts Receivable

• 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 initial engagement to full activation.

What you bring

• Education / Qualification:
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field required.
  • Master's degree in finance is a plus.
  • NACM certification is a plus.
• Experience needed:
  • 3 to 5 years experience in finance roles.
  • Prior experience in a similar role in the distribution, wholesale, or logistics industry.
• Language:
  • Spanish or French: nice to have.
• IT Knowledge:
  • Proficient and effective in SAP.
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Excellent skills in Excel (SUMIFS, INDEX/MATCH, LOOKUP).

Location

Houston, Texas, USA