Accounts Payable Analyst

Responsibilities

• Lead accounts payable close activities each month, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and deadlines are met.
• Review invoices from domestic and international suppliers, validate supporting details, and process payments in accordance with company procedures.
• Reconcile vendor balances, accounts payable activity, bank records, and selected general ledger accounts to confirm accuracy and resolve variances.
• Investigate invoice, purchase order, and payment discrepancies, working directly with vendors and internal stakeholders to bring issues to resolution.
• Prepare account analyses, Excel-based schedules, and recurring financial reports to support audits, compliance, and management review.
• Record journal entries and maintain journals and ledgers related to payables, expense activity, petty cash, and special account conditions.
• Maintain organized vendor records, respond to supplier inquiries, and help ensure payment status and documentation remain current.
• Partner with finance and purchasing teams to improve consistency in spending controls, reporting practices, and payment term management.
• Contribute as a key user in automation and invoice workflow improvement initiatives, including ongoing enhancements tied to Esker processes.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of accounts payable experience in a high-volume environment, including full-cycle processing responsibilities.
• Background supporting month-end close activities related to accounts payable, including reconciliations and adjusting journal entries.
• Experience working in a manufacturing setting is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Oracle is a MUST HAVE along with advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data review, analysis, and reporting.
• Working knowledge of account reconciliation, audit support, expense report processing, and general ledger interaction.
• Familiarity with multi-site operations and handling payments for domestic and international vendors, including multi-currency transactions.
• Understanding of Form 1099 processes and standard accounts payable compliance practices.
• Strong attention to detail, follow-through, and a proactive approach to resolving issues and completing work accurately.

Qualifications

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