Position: AP/AR Analyst I

Position Type: W2 Contract

Position Location: Houston, TX

BASIC PURPOSE/GENERAL OBJECTIVE:
The Primary Billing group is responsible for processing invoices associated with the purchase of refined products. This department is responsible for ensuring that vendors receive timely communications and that client pays according to negotiated terms and conditions. This area supports the Commercial Operations of client and requires a high degree of interaction with Commercial product schedulers/traders and external vendors.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process product invoices and product purchases in a timely and accurate manner
• Analyze and resolve billing related issues
• Develop relationships with third party vendors as a representative of client
• Proactively interface with Traders and Schedulers for issue resolution
• Work with Inventory and Exchange groups to resolve volume issues
• Assist Credit Services with Accounts Payable & Receivable issues
• Provide innovative, out of the box recommendations to increase effectiveness and efficiency
• Create and implement billing processes for new business
• Apply knowledge of commercial transactions and the impact to financial statements

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS
Required:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Associate's degree
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build relationships and serve as a resource to both internal and external business contacts
• Self-starter, ability to work without direct supervision
• Goal oriented
• Strong, positive attitude with good organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize
• SAP experience strongly preferred