Accounting Analyst

What You'll Do:
 

• Performs account analysis and monitors various accounts to ensure proper disposition of company liabilities. 
• Performs accounting duties such as budget planning, budget steering, invoice processing, and claims management.
• Performs project work and assists in system enhancements to improve efficiency of operations.
• Performs accounting duties such as budget planning, budget steering, invoice processing, and claims management.
• Aligns receivables/payables with internal and external process partners as needed.
• Monitors, analyzes, and reports on the operational processes with the goal of finding and recommending opportunities and implementing improvements in accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness.
• Monitors, analyzes, and drives resolution to Accounts Receivables/Payables open items.
• This includes debit balances, workflow items and payment issues.
• Participates in projects relating to or affecting Accounts Receivables/Payables processes.
• Performs account analysis and account maintenance, taking actions as needed to clear open items to minimize financial risk.
• This requires cross-functional initiative with other departments to resolve open issues.
• Assists in system/process design as well as maintenance and testing of changes and system upgrades.
• Acts as a backup for Accounts payable posting as needed. 
• Prepares month end reports for management including metrics.
• Performs month-end entries.
• Performs other duties as assigned by operations supervisor.

 
What You’ll Bring:
 

• BS/BA Degree, preferably in Accounting or Business Administration or equivalent of 4 years of experience in an accounting environment.
• 3+ year of professional experience in accounting.
• Intermediate Experience:
  • Knowledge and understanding of accounting principles.
  • Proficiency in PC spreadsheets and general Windows environment.
  • SAP knowledge of FI (Accounts Payable) and MM (Procurement) modules (preferred).
  • Verbal and written communication and explanation skills.