Accounts Receivable Analyst

Description

Excelerate Energy is changing the way the world accesses clean, affordable, and reliable energy. We are focused on providing flexible LNG solutions to emerging markets across the globe and delivering a lesser emitting form of energy to markets that often rely on coal as their primary energy source.

We strive to achieve sustainable results by delivering what we promise and by investing in our people, assets, and technology while promoting a culture of safety, quality, and environmental stewardship.

We believe our human capital is our most valuable asset. We hire exceptional people who thrive in a dynamic work environment.  We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of safety and collaboration. Together, we can create a better future by delivering clean energy to the global communities that need it most.

JOB SUMMARY: Excelerate Energy is currently looking for an Accounts Receivable Analyst to help support our business growth. You’ll play a key role by working with the Houston Accounting team and the International Accounting teams in shaping the vision and building our accounting operations. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include but are not limited to the following activities:

• Accounts Receivable: Reviews, codes, and inputs vendor/customer invoices into accounting system accurately and timely. 
• Reconciliation of accounts receivables balances from subledger to General Ledger, aging analysis, etc.
• Generate and distribute customer invoices, statements, and credit memos promptly.
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve any discrepancies regarding outstanding issues.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve payment-related queries and discrepancies.
• Set up new customer accounts in the SAP system, ensuring accurate and complete information such as billing addresses, credit limits, and payment terms.
• Process sales orders and generate invoices based on approved sales transactions, ensuring accuracy and adherence to pricing structures.
• Coordinate with the international teams to process intercompany transactions and prepare accurate and timely intercompany invoices in compliance with company policies and intercompany agreements.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, transactions, and collections efforts in the SAP system.
• Monitor and manage the aging of accounts receivable balances, proactively following up on overdue payments and identifying potential credit risks.
• Collaborate with the finance team to validate and reconcile intercompany transactions, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and analyze weekly, monthly, and quarterly accounts receivable reports, highlighting key trends, variances, and performance metrics.
• Assist with the month-end closing process, ensuring all necessary journal entries and reconciliations are completed accurately and on time.
• Work closely with the international teams to assess bad debt allowances.
• Support internal and external audits related to accounts receivable and intercompany transactions, providing necessary documentation and explanations as required.
• Assist in the preparation of intercompany reports, providing analysis and insights into intercompany transactions and balances.
• Other ad-hoc duties.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.   

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

WORK AUTHORIZATION: Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship. Sponsorship for this role is not being offered at this time. 

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EEO STATEMENT:

It is the policy of Excelerate Energy to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience working as an Accounts Receivable Clerk or Analyst preferred.
• Strong knowledge and experience working with SAP, specifically in accounts receivable modules a plus.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting purposes.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and regulations related to accounts receivable.