Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Accountant

Air Liquide USA LLC
United States, Texas, Houston
Dec 16, 2024
Air Liquide Global E&C Solutions is a technology partner of choice for the design, engineering and construction of leading-edge processing facilities and related infrastructures worldwide. We enable our customers to optimize the use of the planet's natural resources in order to provide clean and sustainable energy thanks to our people and their capability to innovate constantly. Through cutting edge innovation applied to our proprietary technology we contribute to the transformation of the energy industry and help to preserve & protect the atmosphere of our planet. Looking back on decades of operational expertise within the world leader in gases for industry, health and the environment, we develop creative, safe, reliable and competitive solutions for our customers, proposing a sustainable worldwide offer of best-in-class plants in a dynamically changing marketplace. Air Liquide's ambition is to be a leader in its industry, deliver long term performance and contribute to sustainability - with a strong commitment to climate change and energy transition at the heart of its strategy. Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship. How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? Reporting to the Accounting & Reporting Manager, this role is responsible for performing accounts payable and accounts receivable functions for E&C Americas. Accounts Payable Responsibilities: Accounts payable professionals are responsible for managing a company's payments and expenses. Their duties include: * Entering invoices into the accounts payable system. * Preparing payment proposals * Manage and pay invoices through AL netting, and resolving netting reconciliation items * Prepare request for wire payments * Review and update Hedge document * Update/maintain Contractor spreadsheet of hours worked * Complete close activities as scheduled for AP * Prepare and submit the 1099's * Posting and clearing of Canada payroll remittances * Backup accounting clerk when necessary on processing PO invoices, auditing/approving employee expense reports and downloading invoices from AP mailbox * Performing other ad hoc tasks as required by their manager. * Adhere to accounting principles and company standards. Accounts Receivable Responsibilities: * Creating and sending invoices, verifying documentation * Recording and applying netting payments to customer accounts accurately * Processing intercompany rebills and manual timesheet (AAT) invoices * Review and send monthly AR aging report * Create overdue AR reports and proactively communicate with responsible contact persons to resolve overdue invoices. * Complete close activities as scheduled for AR * Back up accounting specialist in releasing AR invoices in SAP * Ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations Requirements: * 3-5 years experience in accounting / finance on AR and AP functions * Bachelor degree in accounting or similar experience * Strong analytical thinking and problem solving skills * Proficiency in working with spreadsheets (e.g. Excel, Google sheets) * Good communication skills * Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines * SAP experience a plus Our Differences make our Performance At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.