Sr. Credit to Cash Operations Specialist

OXEA

Houston (TX)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision

Health Fund for health and dependent_c

Disability Benefits

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Work/Life Balance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with match and profit sharing

Job summary

OXEA is seeking a Senior Credit & Cash Operations Specialist in Houston to manage the end-to-end credit-to-cash lifecycle. You will perform credit risk modeling, underwrite based on financial statements, and oversee a global AR portfolio in a fast-paced environment.

You will lead cash application in SAP, reconciliation, and collections with Sales, while reporting to the Global Credit Risk Manager. This role requires strong analytical skills and leadership in a multinational setting.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related business field.
Master's degree or professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct credit risk analysis using the proprietary model to establish credit risk ratings and limits.
Manage the SAP blocked-order workflow (VKM1) and release holds in coordination with Sales and Finance.
Lead the Letter of Credit (LC) process with banking partners.
Execute timely cash application of global payments (ACH, Wire, Check) in SAP and resolve discrepancies.
Publish weekly collection and sales reports to senior leadership.

Skills

Credit risk analysis

Portfolio surveillance

SAP expertise

Excel data analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting

Master's or professional certification preferred

Tools

SAP FI/AR

SAP SD integration

Excel Power Query

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Sr. Credit to Cash Operations Specialist

About OXEA:

OXEA is a global manufacturer of Oxo Intermediates and Oxo Performance Chemicals with around 1,200 employees worldwide. Our products are used in various applications such as paints and coatings, lubricants and functional fluids, and personal care products.

Location: Houston, US, 77056

Mobile work possible?: yes, hybrid

Entry Date: 10/14/2026

Employment type: Full time

OXEA Corporation Company Overview | World leader in Oxo Chemicals

Oxo products are the core competency of OXEA Corporation. We are producing more than 70 oxo intermediates and oxo derivatives for customers in a wide range of industries with various end market applications. Our chemicals are important ingredients in products that are used in daily life around the world. "We" refers to more than 1,200 OXEA employees worldwide. At our plants in Germany, the USA, and China, we produce intermediates and derivatives.

Why Join Us

Join a dynamic, international organization committed to financial excellence, operational discipline, and continuous transformation. As part of a high-performing accounting and finance organization, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity of the company accounting policies and driving the implementation of evolving accounting standards and best practices.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Credit & Cash Operations Specialist to manage the end-to-end credit-to-cash lifecycle. Reporting to the Global Credit Risk Manager, the role ensures the financial integrity of the global accounts receivable portfolio by performing sophisticated credit risk modelling, financial statement based credit risk underwriting, managing a dynamic global portfolio in a fast-paced environment. Also executing multiple operational activities requiring execution precision, such as error free cash application in SAP. As a key stakeholder in the Houston Global Credit-to-Cash (C2C) Operations team, this position bridges the gap between risk mitigation (Credit) and liquidity (Cash) to drive DSO reduction and operational excellence.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

Strategic Credit Analysis & Risk Mitigation
- Credit Risk Analysis: Conduct deep-dive analysis of customer financial statements, credit reports, and payment trends using the proprietary credit model to establish appropriate credit risk rating and credit limits.
- Portfolio Surveillance: Manage credit over limits and credit insurance coverage for assigned credit portfolio.
- Strategic Release: Manage the SAP blocked-order workflow (VKM1); analyze risk case-by-case to release or escape holds in coordination with Sales and Finance.
- Structured Finance & ABS: Ensure strict compliance withAsset-Backed Securitization (ABS)contracts, including customer classification (sellable/non-sellable) and payment term alignment.
- Trade Finance: Lead the Letter of Credit (LC) process as the primary contact for banking partners.

Cash Application & Revenue Lifecycle

Cash Application: Execute the timely application of global payments (ACH, Wire, Check) in SAP, ensuring zero-error posting of receipts.
Account Reconciliation: Investigate and resolve complex discrepancies, including short payments, deductions, credits and unapplied cash.
Collections Leadership: Spearhead the monthly collections recap with the Sales team and manage the weekly dunning cycles (F150) in SAP.
Audit & Reporting: Lead AR accounting reconciliations and serve as theKey Point of Contact for internal/external auditors, specifically supporting the biennial ABS audit.
Executive Visibility: Publish global and regional weekly collection and sales reports to senior leadership.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related business field.
Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CPCP, CICP, or CMA) preferred.

Experience

5+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing, oil and gas, energy or chemical industries preferred.
Experience leading month-end close and financial reporting processes for large or complex organizations.
Strong experience implementing new accounting standards and technical accounting guidance.
Manufacturing, industrial, chemical, or multinational company experience preferred.
Lead, develop, and coach accounting team members, providing clear objectives, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities. Prior supervisory or people management experience preferred.

Technical Skills

SAP Expertise.
Advanced proficiency in SAP FI (Financial Accounting) and FI-AR (Accounts Receivable).
Solid understanding of the integration between SAP SD (Sales & Distribution) and FI (VA03, VF03, VKM1).
Expert knowledge of clearing (F-28, F-32), Credit Master Data (FD32/F.31), and Dunning (F150).
Advanced Excel skills (Power Query, Pivot Tables, working with large data sets) for publishing multiple reporting, bad debt modelling and provision reporting.
Strong technical accounting expertise and analytical thinking.
Excellent leadership and team development skills.
High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented approach to problem solving.

All Employees are invited to participate regardless of race, sex, age, color, national origin, marital status, religion, disability or veteran status, and any other criterion prescribed by law.

OXEA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not tolerate discrimination based on race, sex, age, color, national origin, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.