Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Payable Software, Adobe Acrobat, Analysis Skills, Automation, Automation Systems, Billing, Business Analysis, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Control, Financial Risk Management, Financial Services, Identify Issues, Microsoft Excel, Operational Audit, Operational Support, Operations Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Purchasing/Procurement, Risk, Root Cause Analysis, Time Management, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
SUMMARY
The Accounting / Finance organization’s mission is to safely provide accurate, timely, and efficient financial services and analyses to our business partners while effectively managing risk, ensuring financial resources are available to allow the business to function and grow, safeguarding company assets, and continuously improving business processes.
The AP Analyst is responsible for analyzing, troubleshooting, and improving our automated accounts payable process. The Accounts Payable Analyst works in a fast paced / high volume environment. The primary focus is on investigating non-automated or error-prone invoices, identifying root causes, and collaborating with internal departments to resolve issues and streamline workflows. This individual will help drive process improvements, enhance automation efficiency, and ensure data accuracy across the AP cycle.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage exception-based invoice processing and continuously optimize AP automation workflows to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
- Maintain documentation of automation workflows, configurations, and procedures for reference and audit purposes.
- Work closely with Purchasing and Drop Ship departments to resolve vendor issues within an acceptable time frame.
- Properly review, reconcile, and resolve assigned vendor statements monthly.
- Properly review, reconcile, and resolve assigned vendor past due RNV monthly.
- Provide analytical and operational support to the Accounting Operations Manager on various accounting initiatives.
- Special projects & other duties as assigned by the Accounting Operations Manager or Corporate Controller.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Technologically proficient
- Proficient PC, Microsoft Excel and Adobe PDF
- Attention to detail and task completion skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Business or equivalent AP experience required
- Experience with AP automation software is a plus
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT
- Work is performed in a hybrid remote / office environment
- Bending and light lifting
- Infrequent air/land travel may be required
- Generally limited exposure to physical risk