Accounts Payable Analyst

J. Morrissey & Company, Inc.; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

J. Morrissey & Company, Inc. in Manchester, CT is seeking an Accounts Payable Analyst for a temp-to-hire role. You will review and code invoices, track costs by job, and support month-end close.

You will work with spreadsheets and internal systems, ensuring accuracy in labor, materials, and shipping charges, while collaborating with the Inventory Manager and management.

Qualifications

• Background in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or cost/product analysis preferred.
• Strong clerical and administrative skills.
• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook proficiently.
• Navigate internal accounting software and programs with ease.
• Assist in maintaining various internal tracking systems.
• Ensure invoices are accurately coded to each applicable job for proper expense tracking.
• Analyze costs against estimates and investigate significant discrepancies.
• Verify that purchase orders are received and closed before job completion.
• Review timesheets, production reports, and shipping records for accuracy.
• Coordinate with the Inventory Manager to ensure raw materials usage is correctly posted.
• Escalate questions or issues to management as necessary.
• Identify workflow inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Support accurate month-end and year-end close procedures.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and reconciliations for management.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold company values.

Skills

Accounts payable

Cost analysis

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Job description

Position Title: Accounts Payable Analyst

Location: Manchester, CT - Onsite

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Employment Type: Temp to Hire

Position Summary: The Cost Analyst will be responsible for completing job orders by analyzing expenses and cost transactions to ensure that all materials, labor, outside services, and shipping charges are accurately recorded.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook proficiently.
• Navigate internal accounting software and programs with ease.
• Assist in maintaining various internal tracking systems.
• Ensure invoices are accurately coded to each applicable job for proper expense tracking.
• Analyze costs against estimates and investigate significant discrepancies.
• Verify that purchase orders are received and closed before job completion.
• Review timesheets, production reports, and shipping records for accuracy.
• Coordinate with the Inventory Manager to ensure raw materials usage is correctly posted.
• Escalate questions or issues to management as necessary.
• Identify workflow inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Support accurate month-end and year-end close procedures.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and reconciliations for management.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold company values.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Background in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or cost/product analysis preferred.
• Strong clerical and administrative skills.
• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.