Accounts Payable Analyst

Accounts Payable Analyst
Fairfield, NJ
5 Months

on sight while training, some remote opportunities (after training)

Pay Rate: 26.50/hr

Description:

The Accounts Payable Analyst will manage the daily operations and strategic objectives of SEPPICs
accounts payable cycle. This includes but not limited to all accounts payable administrative functions.
invoices, matching purchase orders, obtaining approval, and entering invoices into the accounting system.
Process employee expense reports, including verification of receipts and coding.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following:
Manage the full accounts payable cycle from receipt of invoices to payment; including coding invoices,
matching purchase orders, obtaining approval, and entering invoices into the accounting system.
Process employee expense reports, including verification of receipts and coding.
Prepares batch check runs, wire transfers, and ACH transactions.
Responsible for monthly accounts payable journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
Ensure all accounts payable policies and procedures are adhered to including travel and related
expenses, vendor approval and invoice processing.
Responsible for IRS 1099 compliance and reporting.
Responsible for imaging and record retention of all accounts payable documents.
Manage vendor relations and build effective partnerships.
Partner with internal customers to identify and implement process improvements
Process cash receipts and accounts receivable maintenance transactions.
Assist team with gathering support for all audits, including pulling documentation.
Investigates and resolves problems associated with processing of invoices and purchase orders.
Receives, researches and resolves a variety of routine internal and external inquiries concerning
account status, including communicating the resolution of discrepancies to appropriate persons.
Assist in ad hoc projects as needed.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential
duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education/Experience: The ideal candidate will offer:
Bachelors degree
3+ years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Thorough understanding of general accounting
Intermediate proficiency with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Excel.
Adherence to tight deadlines and quick turnaround for accounting deliverables.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, vendors, and
associates.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to develop and maintain an organized structure.
Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment where adaptability is imperative.
Accurate with a strong attention to detail.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Procedure Development
Previous experience using Microsoft Dynamics is a plus.

Qualification Examples:
Perform monthly balance sheet and income statement account analysis and reconciliation on
monthly and/or quarterly basis
Participate in preparing and submitting monthly financial reporting packages
Process journal entries and accruals
Verify posted transactions to the general ledger for accuracy
Ensure appropriate classification of revenues/ costs/ expenses in conjunction with AP and
Customer Service.
Prepare monthly and quarterly sales and other various management reports
Act as a key member of cross-departmental teams to improve the flow of data and reporting
Continually seek opportunities to improve the financial reporting system and accounting
processes
Utilize accounting principles to analyze financial information and ensure appropriate
accounting control procedures
Maintain ownership of internal controls related to accounts and processes
Support the year-end financial statement audit and interim reviews