Position Summary
MSM North America is seeking an Accounts Payable Analyst to support the integrity, efficiency, and compliance of the company's accounts payable operations. This position combines analytical oversight, financial controls, and process improvement with responsibility for ensuring accurate and timely payment activities.
The Accounts Payable Analyst will independently evaluate complex transactions, identify financial and operational risks, and recommend improvements to payment processes and internal controls. Working collaboratively with Finance, Procurement, and operational stakeholders, this role contributes to sound financial management and the development of scalable accounting processes as the organization grows.
This is an individual contributor position with no direct supervisory responsibilities.
What You'll Do
Accounts Payable Analysis & Financial Oversight
- Analyze accounts payable transactions, vendor balances, payment trends, and financial discrepancies to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
- Evaluate complex invoice exceptions and recommend appropriate resolutions consistent with company policies and accounting standards.
- Assess payment practices, vendor terms, and working capital considerations to support financial decision-making.
- Support accurate period-end accounting through analysis of outstanding liabilities, accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting requirements.
- Provide analytical oversight of invoice processing, payment execution, and vendor account activities, performing transactional work as operationally necessary.
Internal Controls & Compliance
- Evaluate the effectiveness of accounts payable controls and recommend enhancements to strengthen financial integrity and mitigate risk.
- Independently assess significant payment exceptions, control deficiencies, and compliance concerns, developing recommended corrective actions.
- Support compliance with applicable accounting standards, internal financial policies, and relevant government contracting requirements.
- Collaborate with Finance and Procurement to evaluate vendor documentation, approval structures, and payment authorization controls.
- Support internal and external audits by analyzing financial records, identifying potential findings, and recommending remediation measures.
Process Improvement & Systems Optimization
- Evaluate existing accounts payable workflows and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
- Develop recommendations for financial process improvements, internal controls, and automation initiatives.
- Serve as a functional resource for financial systems and ERP-related processes, including workflow design, reporting, and control enhancements.
- Lead assigned process improvement initiatives, coordinating implementation with Finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain process documentation, control procedures, and reporting tools that support consistent financial operations.
Financial Reporting & Business Partnership
- Prepare and interpret accounts payable performance metrics, trend analyses, and management reports.
- Identify and communicate material financial or operational concerns, presenting recommendations and potential solutions.
- Partner with Procurement, Program Management, and Finance to resolve complex payment-related issues and support financial planning.
- Participate in cross-functional initiatives involving financial controls, vendor management, and business process improvements.
- Exercise independent judgment within established authority when evaluating financial risks, control enhancements, and operational recommendations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Three to five years of progressive experience in accounts payable, accounting operations, financial analysis, or a related finance function.
- Demonstrated experience analyzing complex financial transactions, identifying discrepancies, and recommending process improvements.
- Working knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, and accounts payable processes.
- Experience using ERP or accounting systems and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, evaluate competing priorities, and exercise sound professional judgment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience within government contracting, defense, manufacturing, or another regulated industry.
- Familiarity with FAR/DFARS requirements and government contractor accounting practices.
- Experience supporting internal audits, financial control assessments, or process improvement initiatives.
- Experience with ERP implementation, systems optimization, or accounts payable automation.
- Familiarity with multi-entity accounting environments.
Key Competencies
- Financial Analysis: Evaluates complex financial information and identifies meaningful trends, discrepancies, and risks.
- Independent Judgment: Assesses alternatives and develops recommendations on significant accounting and operational matters.
- Internal Controls: Understands financial risks and contributes to effective control design and implementation.
- Process Improvement: Identifies opportunities to strengthen efficiency, scalability, and operational effectiveness.
- Business Partnership: Communicates financial findings and collaborates across departments to support organizational objectives.
- Accountability: Demonstrates accuracy, sound judgment, confidentiality, and ownership of assigned responsibilities.
Benefits & Culture
We believe a strong workplace is built on more than benefits. We are committed to fostering a professional, collaborative, and respectful environment where employees are valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.
We complement our workplace culture with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial well-being, and work-life balance of our employees. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance; and the option to purchase additional voluntary life insurance.
To support long-term financial well-being, we offer a 401(k) plan with company match.
Employment Requirements
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening requirements.
This position may require access to export-controlled information, technical data, company systems, or customer information. The selected candidate must be eligible to access such information in accordance with applicable U.S. laws, regulations, contractual requirements, and company policies
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
This position primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment, including computers and related technology. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Equal Employment Opportunity
MSM North America is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Disclaimer
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Responsibilities may evolve based on organizational needs.
MSM North America reserves the right to modify job responsibilities consistent with applicable law.