Accounts Payable Analyst

POSITION SUMMARY

The Accounts Payable Analyst is responsible for the full-cycle accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate payment of invoices.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process a high volume of vendor invoices and employee expense reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documents, ensuring all data is complete and approved.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies by collaborating with vendors and internal departments.
• Reconcile vendor statements and manage aged payables.
• Prepare and process weekly payment runs (ACH, wire transfers, and checks).
• Aid in the month-end close process by preparing accruals and other related journal entries.
• Maintain accurate vendor files and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Support audit requests by providing documentation and analysis as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Functional Experience: 3-5 years of experience in a full-cycle accounts payable role within a corporate environment.
• Proven ability: to process a high volume of invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Strong understanding: of accounts payable principles and general accounting procedures.
• Proficiency: in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, PLEX) and Microsoft Excel.
• AI Automation Experience: Preferred.
• Industry Experience: Ideally, the successful candidate will bring a manufacturing background in a fast-paced environment, preferably in automotive.
• Experience: Experience working in organizations where continuous improvement and "field standardization" has been part of the company’s culture would be another advantage.
• Experience: Experience in a non-U.S. headquartered company would be positive, and experience in another Japanese company would be considered ideal.

Core Competencies

• Detail-oriented: with exceptional accuracy and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: for internal and external stakeholder interaction (e.g., vendors).
• Strong problem-solving abilities: particularly for reconciling discrepancies and managing complex payment issues.
• Ability to manage time effectively:, prioritize high-volume workloads, and meet tight deadlines.
• High level of integrity: and ability to handle confidential information.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.