Accounts Payable Accountant

Main Responsibilities

• Reconciliation of the AP Aging account from the sub-ledger to the general ledger
• Aid in the preparation of ad-hoc reports, as necessary
• Interact and communicate with the respective stakeholders
• Participate in SOX testing and special projects
• Perform other duties as required
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of general accounting activities in accordance with month and year end reporting deadlines
• Participate in process improvement activities for assigned team, assigned function or across functions
• Ensure compliance with Internal Audit and Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements
• Identify issues and provide resolutions
• Work in a self-directed manner with little direct supervision
• Have a continuous improvement mindset in researching and assessing standardized work flow procedures and policies

Education, Experience And Skills

• Required Education: BBA, BA or BS degree in Accounting or Finance is required
• Required Experience: Minimum of 3+ years in General Accounting, experience of working in complex Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) environment, (i.e. SAP, Oracle) – in the areas of Material Management, Finance and / or Logistics preferred
• Preferred Experience: Bilingual in English / Spanish or English / French a plus
• Knowledge/Skills: IT systems including SAP or related ERP system, Microsoft Office Suite, Accounts Payable, Data entry / data processing experience, Strong customer service and communication skills, Ability to assess priorities, Ability to take ownership, think independently and perform tasks with minimal supervision, Teamwork and collaboration, Strong analytical / problem solving skills, Must be able to identify trends & determine the root cause of variances, Working knowledge of Microsoft Office