Accounts Payable Analyst
EXSIF · Chicago, IL · 1 mo ago
HybridAccountingFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage the Accounts Payable (AP) function, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in processing invoices and payments.
- Review, approve, and code invoices appropriately, ensuring proper documentation and authorization before processing payments.
- Handle end-to-end vendor setup and processing, ensuring smooth financial transactions and accurate documentation.
- Identify opportunities to streamline AP processes, improve internal controls, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
- Provide support during internal and external audits, including the preparation of audit schedules and timely responses to audit queries.
- Collaborate with the finance team to ensure accurate accruals, month-end close activities, and financial reporting related to accounts payable.
- Prepare and file 1099 forms, ensuring all reporting requirements are met on time.
- Oversee banking activities related to payments and intercompany funding.
- Provide backup support to the Billing Manager as needed.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounts payable roles.
- Prominent experience managing the full accounts payable cycle.
- Strong multitasking skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines.
- Solid experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) is a plus.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
- Broad understanding of accounting principles, including debits and credits.
- Solid understanding of 1099 reporting requirements and banking operations.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Experience collaborating with international teams across time zones.
- Able to work independently and in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred in Accounting, Finance or a related field.