Analyst I Accounts Payable

Overview

The primary function of the Accounts Payable Analyst is to audit supplier invoices accurately to enable timely supplier payments and timely billing to the client. The role may also include reconciling supplier account ageing, coordinating with other accounting teams, and supporting ad hoc projects.

Responsibilities

• Audit invoices to ensure compliance with client policy, supplier contracts, tax authority requirements, and supporting documentation for accurate client invoicing.
• Assess Value Added Tax (VAT), Goods and Services Tax (GST), and other tax requirements when appropriate.
• Escalate questions and issues as needed to support prompt resolution.
• Communicate with suppliers to obtain corrected paperwork and/or to address invoice failures to meet invoice requirements.
• Meet or exceed departmental standards for quality and productivity.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Participate in staff huddles and meetings as required.
• Process payments using appropriate currencies and payment methods (checks, wires, ACHs).
• Collect and review vendor set-up forms and request vendor set-up as needed.
• Process reclassification entries and set up receivables as needed.
• Document all information supporting decisions in the appropriate operating/financial system for control purposes.
• Manage resolutions for returned, cancelled, and pending payments.
• Support special projects as needed.

Requirements

• Planning, organizing, and prioritizing skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Problem-solving and analytical ability.
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Flexibility and initiative.
• Relationship building, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; English language proficiency.
• Strong judgment and decision-making skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• 2 years of work experience in Accounts Payable or Accounting/Finance.
• Strong mathematical and accounting skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

Compensation & Benefits

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Location

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