Accounts Payable Analyst

The Accounts Payable Analyst is responsible for the accounting and administrative tasks related to the efficient processing of accounts payable transactions and maintenance of accounts payable records.

Work Schedule: 8am - 5pm, Monday through Friday with month end and year end overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently process various types of vendor invoices for payment by:
  • ensuring appropriate approvals for payment are received
  • ensuring all goods and services are properly received prior to payment
  • ensuring invoice pricing matches our purchase order
• Monitor vendor accounts to ensure payments are up to date and accurate
• Communicate with vendors and internal customers to resolve discrepancies/issues in a timely manner
• Maintain vendor records and files
• Identify and resolve any issues with the application of Sales and Use tax
• Manage supplier payment process
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned, or as apparent.

Skills and Abilities

• Must have strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to understand and work within financial systems.
• Must be able to work with independent discretion and judgement.
• Must have effective interpersonal skills and ability to manage conflict.
• Must have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and be dependable on meeting deadlines.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Must have a strong work ethic.
• Attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Education and Experience

• 4-year degree in Accounting or Finance
• Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Excel

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

CONTACTS: Internal – Frequently (34 - 66%) External – Occasionally <(33%)

Regularly

• Communicates via phone, email, video, in person.
• Required to sit, perform keyboard data entry, for prolonged periods of time.
• Operates a computer and other office machinery such as copy machine, and printer.
• Talk and hear to coordinate day-to-day phone and in person transactions.

Occasionally

• Lift and/or move up to 20 lbs.
• Walk, use stairs, bend, reach, twist, turn and stand in one place for short periods of time. Reach with hands and arms.

Standard office environment. The noise level is usually moderate, due to office equipment and residual noise from the manufacturing floor.