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 Payable Analyst to support the Brazil business and also support Excelerate’s global AP function. This position will report directly to the Manager Finance Brazil, with a dotted reporting line to the Accounts Payable Director, and will work closely with Brazil Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Procurement, Operations, local advisors, the Houston back-office team, and local office service providers.
The role will support the monthly accounts payable close process, compliance with company procurement and approval policies, and Brazil-specific accounting, tax, and statutory requirements. This includes review of Nota Fiscal documentation, supplier registration details, electronic invoice requirements, withholding taxes, and local indirect taxes such as ICMS, ISS, IPI, PIS, COFINS, IRRF, CSLL and INSS as applicable. The position may also support accounts payable, audit, payment documentation, reconciliations, and local tax coordination for Excelerate’s other operations where required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include but are not limited to the following activities:
Review, code, and process PO and non-PO vendor invoices accurately and timely in the accounting system, including invoice workflow processing through VIM where applicable, for Brazil and other countries as assigned by Excelerate’s AP Director.
Review Brazil tax documentation related to vendor invoices, including Nota Fiscal / NFS-e requirements, supplier CNPJ registration details, withholding taxes, and applicable indirect taxes such as ICMS, ISS, IPI, PIS,COFINS, IRRF, CSLL and INSS.
Maintain a thorough and accurate understanding of company financial policies, signature authorization limits, procurement requirements, and approval workflows.
Review invoices for compliance with company policy and serve as an internal control point to help prevent unauthorized or unsupported payments.
Coordinate with local tax and accounting resources to support supplier documentation, statutory requirements, withholding tax analysis, indirect tax documentation, SPED-related support, and audit requests related to accounts payable activity.
Handle payment-related vendor inquiries and communicate with the Brazil Finance team, Accounts Payable Director, Tax, Treasury, and Houston back-office team as needed.
Maintain organized voucher packages, payment evidence, and accounts payable files to support audit trail requirements.
Support readiness for Brazil tax and electronic invoicing changes, including monitoring invoice fields, withholding tax treatment, supplier master data, and SAP/VIM processing impacts in coordination with local finance and tax resources.
Support accounts payable activities for other countries operations as assigned, including vendor invoice processing, local tax documentation, payment support, reconciliations, and coordination with local advisors or finance teams.
Support monthly and quarterly reviews, annual corporate audits, and statutory audits.
Reconcile accounts payable balances from subledger to General Ledger, including aging analysis and related follow-up.
Support other ad hoc projects or corporate duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
5+ years' experience in an Accounts Payable role in Brazil required ideally supporting a multi-entity regional or global business operation.
Experience working with a high volume of invoices required.
Familiarity with Brazil tax requirements applicable to vendor invoices, including Nota Fiscal / NFS-e documentation, CNPJ validation, withholding taxes, ICMS, ISS, IPI, PIS, COFINS, IRRF, CSLL, INSS and local filing support.
Experience supporting Brazil accounts payable compliance, including supplier documentation, tax retention analysis, electronic invoice validation, payment documentation, and coordination with local advisors.
Ability to support accounts payable and local compliance requirements for other South America operations as needed, working with regional finance teams, local advisors, and Houston-based support functions.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related discipline a plus.
Demonstrated understanding of accounting and financial principles, with practical accounting experience a plus.
Experience supporting month-end close activities, account reconciliations, aging analysis, and audit support is a plus.
Portuguese fluency required. English proficiency required for communication with global teams. Spanish is preferred.
Proficiency in SAP is highly desired.
Experience with VIM or similar SAP-integrated invoice workflow / automation tools is preferred.
Proficient level of experience with Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs, is preferred.
Strong work ethic and sense of urgency required.
Customer service orientation, with excellent follow-up and follow-through expected.
Strong influencing, collaboration, and critical thinking skills required.
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.
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 AUTHORIZATION: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is based.
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.
Excelerate Energy is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and employment processes. If you need an accommodation to apply for a role or to perform essential job functions, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis consistent with applicable laws
