Procurement Analyst – Rebates & Cash Applications

Job Description

Procurement Accountant | Elior

The Tone:
This is a full-time, hybrid role at Elior, located in Houston, TX. Elior North America manages extensive procurement operations, supporting a broad network of food supplier contracts. This position plays a critical role in ensuring rebate revenue from these contracts is accurately invoiced, collected, applied, and reconciled. The successful candidate will directly contribute to the financial accuracy and operational efficiency of Elior’s procurement processes.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Hybrid
• Location: Hybrid, Greater Houston
• Pay: $60000–$65000 yearly
• Team: Supports Procurement operations
• Mission: Manages the end-to-end rebate billing and cash application process to ensure accurate revenue from food supplier contracts.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, ERP systems (SAP, GP, or similar preferred)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Rebate Invoicing: Prepare, issue, and track rebate invoices to food and supply vendors in accordance with contractual terms.
• Cash Application: Apply customer and supplier payments accurately in the ERP system, ensuring receipts are posted to correct invoices and accounts.
• Reconciliation & Resolution: Research and resolve unapplied cash, short pays, overpayments, and discrepancies, performing reconciliations related to rebate receivables and cash activity.
• Accounting Support: Prepare and post journal entries related to rebates, cash receipts, and adjustments, assisting with account reconciliations and month-end close.
• Process & Compliance: Ensure rebate billing and cash processes comply with contract terms and internal controls, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred. Requires a strong understanding of accounts receivable, cash applications, and reconciliations.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in accounts receivable, cash application, billing, or similar transactional roles.
• Skills: High attention to detail and accuracy, strong written communication skills for vendor follow-up, proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems, and the ability to manage deadlines and prioritize tasks.
• Bonus: Experience working with supplier rebates, invoicing, or contract-based billing is a plus.