ZETTAJOULE, INC.
AR/AP Specialist
Houston, TX
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Full time
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We are looking for an Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable Specialist to manage the full order-to-cash and procure-to-pay cycles. You will play a critical role in managing Intercompany (IC) transactions, ensuring all payables and receivables are reconciled accurately across our global entities.
About ZETTAJOULE, INC.
Description
AR/AP Specialist
Location: Houston, TX – Hybrid
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Vice President, Corporate & Finance Operations
About Us
We are a next-generation nuclear technology startup pioneering the commercialization of High-Temperature Gas-cooled Reactors (HTGRs) — a proven, safe, and transformative technology for delivering ultra-high-temperature heat and enabling a carbon-neutral future.
Our mission is to deploy the world’s first global fleet of Advanced Modular Reactors, redefining how clean energy powers industries, communities, and economies.
As a fast-growing company in its early stage, every team member — whether in engineering, program management, partnerships, operations, or business development — plays a direct role in shaping our technology, culture, and impact. You’ll join a collaborative, mission-driven team of internationally recognized experts and innovators working together to bring advanced nuclear energy to the world.
The Role
We are looking for a AR/AP Specialist to manage the full order-to-cash and procure-to-pay cycles. You will play a critical role in managing Intercompany (IC) transactions, ensuring all payables and receivables are reconciled accurately across our global entities.
Key Responsibilities
- Intercompany Management: Lead the reconciliation of IC balances; ensure all intercompany billings, netting, and settlements are performed accurately and on time.
- Accounts Payable (AP):
- Manage payment deadlines to optimize cash flow and maintain strong vendor relations.
- Oversee Agreement Management: Track contracts/agreements to ensure invoice terms match agreed-upon conditions.
- Validate and process high-volume invoices with precision.
- Analyze and resolve discrepancies between contractual agreements, invoices, and intercompany balances and recommend corrective action
- Accounts Receivable (AR): Monitor aging reports, manage collection efforts, and accurately apply incoming payments to the correct accounts.
- Audit & Compliance: Ensure all AP/AR processes comply with internal controls (SOX) and tax requirements (e.g., Sales Tax/Withholding Tax).
- Vendor/Client Relations: Act as the main point of contact for billing disputes and inquiries, fostering positive financial relationships.
- Global Collaboration: Demonstrate flexibility with schedule to attend meetings with our Japan subsidiary.
What You Bring
- A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in AP/AR or general accounting, within a group or subsidiary structure.
- Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to reconcile complex data sets and identify discrepancies between agreements and invoices.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional departments (Sales, Procurement, Legal) to resolve billing issues.
- Strong familiarity with accounting systems, particularly QuickBooks and NetSuite.
Even Better
- Any level of Japanese language skill considered a plus.
Why Work for Us
- Competitive salary.
- Flexible hours & remote options.
- Health/Life/Disability benefits.
- Vacation/Sick leave.
- Work alongside internationally recognized experts shaping the future of nuclear energy.
EEO Statement
ZettaJoule is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer