SOLUGEN

 Houston, TX 77027

POSITION

Accounts Payable Accountant

ABOUT SOLUGEN: 

At Solugen, we believe planet-scale change starts with the chemistry we use every day. So, we've built the world's first carbon negative molecule factory. Fusing biology with chemistry and technology to make the materials we need to sustain life on Earth. 

Solugen, Inc. is a revolutionary product and technology company seeking to use biology to transform the chemicals industry. Solugen was founded in 2016 and is a post-Series D venture-backed biotechnology company supported by renowned venture capital firms including Founders Fund, FiftyYears, Refactor, Y Combinator, Temasek, GIC, and Baillie-Gifford. Located in Houston, Texas, Solugen has recently started-up a first-of-its-kind carbon-negative manufacturing facility - The BioforgeTM - that uses a novel chemienzymatic technology to manufacture bio-based chemistries for a wide range of applications including water treatment, agriculture, personal care, and other applications. Solugen currently has 175+ full time employees.

MISSION 

Solugen's mission is to decarbonize chemicals manufacturing. As a first step, Solugen is building a 10,000 tpy first commercial plant with the potential to offset up to 37,000 tpy of carbon dioxide equivalents. 

This role will directly support Solugen's mission by ensuring Corporate compliance with Credit Card Policies and recording the short-term debts in the general ledger.  Reporting to the General Ledger Accountant Supervisor, this individual will be responsible for Solugen's Credit Card compliance and recording. Partnering closely with various corporate functions including logistics, this team member will directly contribute to the company's commitment to operational excellence.  The ideal candidate will have practical accounting experience and a strong working knowledge of accounting fundamentals. They will have working experience with accounting/ERP platforms and demonstrating proficiency in implementing accounting best practices.  KEY OUTCOMES 

1. Meet monthly key performance metrics 
2. Meet designated deadlines

KEY COMPETENCIES

JOB SPECIFIC

• Review/Reconciliation of Corporate Credit Card (CCC) in compliance with Solugen's CCC Policy 
• Review & Reconciliation of vendor credits
• Complete New Vendor Setups, Tax Exemption certificates, and credit apps
• Detail-oriented and analytical with a discerning eye for value added opportunities
• Strong communication skills (oral, written and presentation) 
• Strong creative problem-solving skills
• Follow accounting principles and Stay updated on industry and legislative changes
• Assist with financial reporting, technical accounting, strategic projects and finance data, ensuring completion of key activities in accordance with timelines.

COMPANY SPECIFIC

• Ask a lot of questions, be curious, and have insights into your work

• Be nimble, embrace the speed and ambiguity of startup culture.

• A passion for green chemistry and fighting climate change.

• Ability to self-manage and set your own priorities and schedule.

• Be comfortable working in multiple roles.

• Emphasize safety above all else.

• Respect for others.

• Creative problem solving.

• Willingness to learn and research new engineering/science concepts.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of accounting experience required
• Associates Degree in Accounting or Accounting degree preferred 
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Word required
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task, work at a fast pace and meet critical deadlines
• Professional appearance
• Must be dependable and reliable
• Thorough understanding of cost coding
• Netsuite/Oracle ERP Experience (preferred)

Solugen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status