What are the responsibilities and job description for the AP Analyst position at VSP Vision?
Act as an Accounts Payable Subject Matter Expert for projects that may include designing, planning and testing of system enhancements, process improvements and new initiatives
Produce, validate and reconcile annual 1099s and investigate all discrepancies and B-notice errors to ensure accurate and timely reporting in accordance with IRS regulations
Reconcile and report 1042-S/590, EDD reporting and/or withholding in accordance with regulatory policies and timelines
Collaborate on month end closing tasks, including but not limited to reconciliations, accrual entries and GL adjustments
Ensure compliance with sales and use tax regulations
Reconcile key A/P ledger activity including but not limited to Concur, ERS, GRIR and ePayables postings and perform clearing entries as required
Ensure training and onboarding of new A/P staff
Create and own the procedure documentation for A/P across all LOBs supported
Collaborate on reconciling vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies
Investigate and resolve system and/or process issues associated with the timely processing invoices
Receive, research and resolves a variety of complex internal and external inquiries
Ensure account liabilities are accurately represented in the General Ledger through detailed proactive review and driving action with all applicable areas of the business to resolution
Partner on higher level tasks such as reconciliation and analysis of Accounts Payable related accounts and other complex ad hoc duties as needed
Collaborate with Procurement and Accounts Payable staff and management to problem solve issues impacting payment strategies
Identify, assess and drive payment options that contribute to working capital optimization (e.g. ePayables, Supply Chain Finance, Dynamic Discounting)
Proactively identify issues and drive towards solutions
Job Specifications
Typically has the following skills or abilities:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred or in lieu of degree 4 years functional experience
In-depth knowledge of Accounts Payable processing, best practices and systems
Expertise with SAP FICO/ECC module and understanding of integration points between other SAP modules (SRM, Ariba, Fieldglass, Concur)
Ability to perform detailed work with numerical data, analyzes data, oversee assigned tasks and projects, make informed decisions, and meet tight deadlines
Thorough knowledge of applicable accounts payable systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts and corporate procedures
Strong problem-solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Clean credit history as reported by credit report
Ability to regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of his/her job duties
Preferred Skills
This position's main focus is to facilitate meetings, run trainings with internal business partners, and be the Subject Matter Expert representing AP on projects.
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