Accounts Payable Analyst

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC; Alabama; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction seeks an Accounts Payable Analyst to manage complex A/P resolutions and support various financial processes. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting experience and a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, contributing to efficient and compliant accounting practices. This role demands a detail-oriented, analytical individual capable of working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of general accounting experience required.
• 3+ years in a high-volume A/P Department preferred.
• Preparation and filing of IRS 1099 forms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot complex A/P issues and recommend resolutions.
• Complete monthly G/L account reconciliations.
• Assist with IRS forms preparation and filing.

Skills

Customer service

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Oracle JD Edwards E1

Concur

Microsoft applications

Job description

Responsibilities

The Accounts Payable Analyst is a position that will focus on problem resolution requiring subject matter expertise related to the A/P processes and systems. The Analyst is expected to possess and utilize technical and process knowledge to perform project related tasks in support of strategic initiatives. This position is located in the Birmingham, Alabama office.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Troubleshoot highly complex issues as assigned by the A/P Manager and provide guidance on action to take for resolution as well as identify areas for improvement to enhance efficiency, accuracy and compliance
• Quarterly review and annual preparation of IRS forms 1099 and 1042-S
• Evaluate W9 and W8 tax forms for accuracy
• Complete monthly G/L account reconciliations
• Research, post and clear vendor refunds
• Assist with review and subsequent cleanup of the various OnBase exception and duplicate queues
• Research outstanding payments and decision next steps (i.e., reissue payment or move to unclaimed property)
• Work with Unclaimed Property Team to reconcile payments in the holding account
• Serve as backup for Textura subcontractor pay app review and payment processing
• Serve as backup to the A/P Specialist Team in the areas of address book/vendor maintenance, check/payment run processes, daily reconciliation of payments, review and decision bank Positive Pay exceptions, vendor credit applications, draft payment posting, etc.
• Post the weekly discounts journal entry
• Participate in testing of systems to include Oracle JD Edwards E1, Kofax, and OnBase

Education - Skills - Knowledge - Qualifications & Experience

• • 3+ years of general accounting experience required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred
  • 3+ years of experience in a high-volume Accounts Payable Department preferred
  • Preparation and filing of IRS 1099 forms strongly preferred
  • Filing of unclaimed property returns preferred
  • Accounts Payable certification preferred
  • Exceptional customer service skills
  • Foundational knowledge of IRS and banking regulations
  • Proficiency in accounting practices, procedures and generally accepted accounting principles
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends and make actional recommendations
  • Experience working with multiple software systems (i.e., Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, Textura, Concur, OnBase, Smartsheet, Microsoft applications, Procore, etc)
  • Professionalism and good judgement in all interactions
  • Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, proven ability to monitor own work to ensure quality
  • Ability to successfully manage multiple responsibilities while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Handles confidential and sensitive information with discretion, diligence and good judgement
  • Attention to detail and well-organized
  • Self-directed team player with ability to prioritize and plan work activities
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.