Accounting Analyst (Purchase to Pay)

Note: This person will be part of the accounts payable team, their day to day involves a lot of managing emails, statements, and invoices. Their main role is to manage workflow making sure that statements are routed to the right person, processing approval, and posting at the vendor account. The candidate must be familiar with purchase to pay process, 3 way match. Must be familiar with Microsoft Office and has excellent communication skills through email and in person. The manager is looking for a candidate that is empathetic, problem solver, organized and a self-starter that is willing to look for ways to make the process efficient

Purpose/Responsibilities: Performs account analysis and monitors various accounts to ensure proper disposition of company liabilities. 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.