Accounts Payable Analyst: Drive Vendor Value & SOX Controls

Spectrum Brands, Inc; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Brands, Inc. is seeking an Accounts Payable Analyst to partner with internal teams and external vendors to support month-end close and ensure SOX compliance. You will handle vendor masterfile management, invoice resolutions, and payment processing with strong attention to detail.

The role requires SAP experience, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced office environment while maintaining accuracy and timely communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field is required.
• Experience with SAP is strongly preferred.
• Excel proficiency and MS Office skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between Spectrum Brands and vendors to resolve invoice and payment issues.
• Create and process daily payment proposals with Treasury.
• Prepare weekly Trade Payables forecast for Treasury.
• Analyze payable reporting trends on past due invoices.
• Resolve and track payment blocks, and provide timely responses to payment inquiries.
• Assist in monthly financial close activities and related accounting tasks.
• Perform audits to support SOX controls.
• Assist with issuing and distributing 1099 tax forms to vendors.
• Own and maintain the end-to-end check escheatment process.
• Make independent decisions and complete activities to review outstanding payments returned.
• Maintain or exceed AP team goals.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Customer service aptitude

Attention to detail

SOX internal controls

Independent work

Self-starter

Team player

Change management

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Professional attitude

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

SAP

VIM processing

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Spectrum Brands, Inc. is seeking an Accounts Payable Analyst to partner with internal teams and external vendors to support month-end close and ensure SOX compliance. You will handle vendor masterfile management, invoice resolutions, and payment processing with strong attention to detail.

The role requires SAP experience, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced office environment while maintaining accuracy and timely communication with stakeholders.