Accounting Sr. Analyst

About the job

The Accounting Sr. Analyst is responsible is responsible for supporting the accounts payable function by accurately processing invoices, ensuring timely payments to vendors, maintaining vendor records, reconciling accounts, and providing financial information to management. The role collaborates with internal stakeholders and strives for continuous improvement in accounts payable processes and is expected to demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy, and strong organizational skills to effectively manage invoice processing, payment processing, vendor management, expense reconciliation, account reconciliation, financial reporting, compliance, and communication.

Responsibilities:

• Invoice Processing: Reviewing and processing invoices received from vendors or suppliers, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company policies and procedures. This involves verifying invoice details, matching them with purchase orders or contracts, and obtaining necessary approvals.
• Payment Processing: Assisting in the preparation and execution of payment processes, such as generating payment batches, verifying payment details, and ensuring timely and accurate payments to vendors.
• Vendor Management: Maintaining vendor records, including setting up new vendors, updating vendor information, and resolving any vendor-related issues or inquiries.
• Expense Reconciliation: Reconciling employee expense reports with supporting documentation, ensuring compliance with company policies and expense guidelines.
• Account Reconciliation: Assisting in the reconciliation of accounts payable transactions with general ledger accounts, identifying and resolving any discrepancies or variances.
• Financial Reporting: Assisting in the preparation of accounts payable reports and analysis, providing accurate and timely financial information to management.
• Compliance and Controls: Ensuring compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures related to accounts payable processes. This includes maintaining proper documentation, adhering to approval workflows, and supporting internal and external audits.
• Communication and Collaboration: Collaborating with internal stakeholders, such as procurement, finance, and other departments, to resolve issues, address inquiries, and improve accounts payable processes.
• Continuous Improvement: Identifying opportunities for process improvements, automation, and efficiency enhancements within the accounts payable function.

Minimum qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is required
2. +2 years of relevant work experience in accounts payable, accounting, finance, or related roles.