Analyst - Accounts Payable

Summary of Position (Job Purpose)

Major purpose and functions of the position. Supports the Accounts Payable team by researching accounts payable issues, creating and running queries as needed, analyzing system generated reports, supporting AP tasks, and identifying process improvement opportunities. Perform monthly Lawson AP closing process. Review debit balances and AP interface errors. Assist internal and external customers with root cause analysis and issue resolution. Will work closely with peers to perform other routine tasks as assigned by the Director of Accounts Payable.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with research and resolution of vendor payment issues utilizing internal and external resources
• Support Accounts Payable teams to execute activities supporting invoice payments, account reconciliations, payment investigations, and Accounts Receivable entry processing
• Monitor all system interfaces, such as RETEK and MMS to Lawson, PLM to RETEK, MMS to KYRIBA and Lawson, and all EDI transmissions
• Prepare recurring reporting and ad hoc analysis for management review
• Perform monthly Lawson Accounts Payable closing process
• Review and update Accounts Payable interface errors
• Review and resolve debit balances
• Serve as department liaison to report systems issues, suggest improvements, and assist with problem resolution
• Lead system testing needed for IT projects related to Accounts Payable
• Create the annual budget for all Disbursements departments
• Ensure monthly accruals and reconciliations are completed for all Disbursement departments
• Aid Director with defining KPIs and updating on a monthly/quarterly basis

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business related field or equivalent combination of education and experience in Accounts Payable, Accounting or related field required
• Ability to analyze, compare and interpret data, format into reports and make judgements based on this knowledge
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (Written, Verbal, Listening and Presentation)
• Must communicate effectively by listening, writing and speaking clearly and accurately and keeping the team and management informed
• Strong computer skills - Excel/Power Point/Word expert; ability to write and run data queries
• Demonstrate efficiency by planning, managing time well, having consistent attendance, being on time, being cost conscious and presenting improvements
• Self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume electronic Accounts Payable processing environment
• Experience with reading EDI Data
• Experience with running and creating SQL, Showcase, and Excel Add-In queries
• Organized, detailed-oriented and multi-task driven
• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet defined deadlines

Desired Qualifications

• Financial accounting knowledge
• CAPP-Certified A/P Professional
• Experience with financial reporting tools
• Experience with audit inquiries by preparing and providing documentation