Accountant - Accounts Receivable

Reports to: Finance Business Partner, Americas

Category: FTE

Unit / Division / Department / Section: Finance & IT

Location: FPI Houston, Texas

JOB PURPOSE

Ensure all accounting transactions are accurately undertaken and completed in accordance with the group finance and LN procedures.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Accounts Receivable

• Process and prepare all customer and intercompany invoices
• Review PO/contracts for ensuring proper invoice submission
• Collect invoice support from corresponding department
• Prepare, report, and file all state tax, franchise tax, and local sales tax as required by law
• Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances
• Maintain A/R filing system
• Evaluate new customer credit worthiness and onboard customer with appropriate documentation
• Coordinate with local and international project teams
• Lead collection effort on past due customers

 Collections

• Communicate statement of accounts to customers
• Establish process for collection on past due accounts
• Recommend holds for any delinquent accounts

 Forecasting

• Produce estimated monthly collection targets
• Assist with forecasting billing and incoming cashflow

 Reconciliations

• Maintain bank reconciliation for incoming cashflow
• Reconcile AR-related balance sheet accounts
• Coordinate with AP for monthly accrual-related reconciliations

 Closing and Audits

• Process monthly invoicing by end of final calendar day for closing
• Assist with tax audits on occasion
• Provide supporting documentation for financial audits
• Participate in physical inventory count for internal and external audits

  HSE

• Comply with relevant safety, quality, and environmental control procedures and instructions.
• Use personal protective equipment and safety gear when performing assigned tasks.
• Keep operational areas clean and organized to prevent accidents.
• Report unsafe acts, incidents, or safety violations.

 SPAN OF COMMUNICATION

• Internal: All Dept. Managers,
• External: Auditors, Vendors, Consultants

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or deemed sufficient by management
• Preferred Accounting Experience: 3-5 years of accounting experience

Computer Skills Requirements:

•  Previous ERP experience
•  Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Outlook

 Core Competencies

• Adherence to deadlines
• Attention to detail.
• Communication skills
• Knowledge of IAS, IFRS, GAAP
• Office Attendance
• Proactive
• Self-motivated
• Strong Leader
• Work well under pressure

Accounting / Finance / deemed sufficient by Management.