Jr Analyst, Accounts Payable

ingredion; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingredion is seeking a Junior Analyst, Accounts Payable for the US and Canada to join our Tulsa team. You will report to the Supervisor, Accounts Payable and help manage timely entry and processing of AP data for US and Canada operations.

The role focuses on resolving invoice exceptions, supporting reporting, and assisting with the monthly AP close in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. The position requires working with cross-functional partners to resolve issues and maintain strong

Responsibilities

• Resolve daily invoice exceptions in the AP process while upholding internal controls.
• Process vendor invoices and apply 3-way/2-way/non-PO methods as required.
• Reconcile monthly vendor statements and maintain accurate account balances.
• Support data gathering for tax audits and documentation for audits as needed.
• Assist with reporting requests and the monthly AP close.

Job description

Junior Analyst, Accounts Payable - US and Canada

LOCATION: Tulsa SSC

REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Accounts Payable, Integrated Global Services Tulsa Site

Job Grade: D

Company Background:

Ingredion is a Fortune 500 provider of ingredient solutions that helps nourish, comfort, sustain, and delight people around the world. Ingredion's wide range of ingredient solutions is strategically designed to address changing consumer trends and preferences. Our specialty portfolio includes starch-based texturizers, clean and simple ingredients, plant-based proteins, sugar reduction and specialty sweeteners, and food systems. Our innovative ingredient solutions are used by consumers in everyday products, from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals. And we do it all in a planet-friendly sustainable manner.

We bring the potential of people, nature and technology together to make life better.

That's our purpose. We are all IN to make life better!

Every day, Ingredion employees bring their skills, creativity, and passion together to deliver ingredient solutions that enhance people's lives. We are innovators who combine the power of technology with the best of nature to delight our customers and consumers. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in ethics, safety, quality and sustainability. Unlocking the potential of people, nature and technology to make life better is what drives us in every aspect of our business.

A bit about what you can expect from the employee experience at Ingredion:

• The chance to make a difference
• No matter where you work in the company, you'll have an opportunity to make life better... for our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world.
• Passionate people, motivated to excel
• Our highly talented people have a passion for learning and achievement and are driven by our inspiring purpose to make life better and our core values: Care First, Be Preferred, Everyone Belongs, Innovate Boldly, and Owner's Mindset.
• A warm, welcoming environment
• At Ingredion, everyone belongs! We embrace diversity and foster an inclusive work environment where individuals feel supported and enabled to contribute their very best every day.
• A place where you can grow personally and professionally
• We believe everyone has great potential, and we strive to nurture that potential into great personal and professional achievements.
• An environment that enables innovation and collaboration
• We are creating the conditions that inspire and enable innovation - in our products and services, as well as in how we do our work day-to-day.

Ingredion is hiring an Accounts Payable Junior Analyst based out of the Tulsa location. This role will be reporting to the Supervisor of Accounts Payable and collaborate within a dynamic, team oriented environment. This role ensures that all accounts payable data is entered and processed in a timely and accurate manner for our US and Canada operations. You will be focused on resolving exceptions including any discrepancies in the accounts payable invoice exceptions process including working with our internal partners to resolve issues to avoid late payments. You will also support reporting as requested and assist with the monthly AP close.

Core Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities include resolving the daily invoice exceptions activities for the AP invoice exception processes, while ensuring adherence to strong internal controls. The position is an integral member of the AP team.

• Analyze and process vendor invoices while ensuring that the Chart of Authority for approvals are maintained.
• Execute 3-way, 2-way or non-PO standard process for invoice processing.
• Validate vendor accounts balances by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
• Perform spend/cash analysis as required.
• Ensure adequate and continuous controls are executed for all assigned activities.
• Review all invoices and identify taxable charges, assess proper Use Tax, if applicable
• Support documentation gathering for tax audits as needed
• Prepare analysis of accounts and statements, reconcile payments, and ensure payments are up to date
• Respond to vendor inquiries
• Research invoice discrepancies and correspond directly with vendors and purchasing team members to request necessary documentation
• Complete steps to request new or modify existing Vendor Address Book records
• Assist with sorting and distribution of daily incoming vendor invoices and mail
• Assist in maintaining procedural documents, i.e., Standard Operating Procedures, etc.
• Establishes and maintains productive cross functional business relationships.
• Maintains the professional competence, knowledge and skills necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.
• Respond to Accounts Payable inquiries and elevate as needed.
• Identify Challenges and potential solutions to common issues.
• Support Special projects as assigned.

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