Accounts Payable Analyst

Posted Aug 29

Description:

Position Summary

The Senior Analyst, Accounts Payable is part of the Global Business Services Accounts Payable team which serves as a center of excellence and expertise for all Accounts Payable (AP) activities in strong collaboration with our 3rd party business process outsource (BPO) provider. The Senior Accounts Payable Analyst plays a key role in planning and executing projects in support of Corporate Procure to Pay (PTP) initiatives, provides analysis and support to business users, and maintains and governs AP and Travel & Entertainment (T&E) expense claim systems and master data. This position collaborates closely with colleagues at all levels of the global organization to promote AP and T&E expense claim process standardization and improvements.

The successful candidate has a passion for driving continuous improvement, and enthusiasm for generating new ideas and challenging the status quo to drive positive business change. The Senior Accounts Payable Analyst possesses excellent analytical and technical skills that are used to develop solutions to customer needs to increase efficiency and optimization.

Accountabilities:

  • Provide strong oversight and support the relationship with 3rd party provider for all AP related activities. Identify opportunities for PTP process improvements with a focus on driving flawless delivery of service and continuity of outsourcing activities.
  • Evaluate and resolve issues with accounts payable, corporate credit card or T&E expense claim processes by performing research and analysis and using critical thinking to arrive at solutions.
  • Act as liaison between outsourced provider and to ensure AP balances are current and issues or disputed amounts are resolved satisfactorily and in a timely manner.
  • Execute projects and engage in initiatives varying in scope and size. Projects may be cross-functional and could include, but are not limited to, process reviews to identify standardization, simplification or automation opportunities, acquisition integration support, process documentation and design, support for PTP tool upgrades and enhancements, and international ERP or PTP tool implementations.
  • Evaluate and monitor internal and outsourced process controls to ensure SOX compliance.
  • Prepare various reports used for tax fi lings and provide accurate and timely data to the FP&A team to support KPI measurement. Drive non-routine Concur and ReadSoft administration activities such as user access reviews, user training ,adoption of new features and functionality, implementation of best practices, and international expansion.
  • Support the entire T&E process including expense reports, credit cards, cash and credit card payments, expense reporting system, and expense reporting policies and responding to inquiries as needed. Actively respond to information requests from various key partners and stakeholders including Finance, Treasury, Internal Audit and regional Controllers.
  • Stay abreast of industry best practices and champion the development of automations and/or process improvements. Support special projects as needed.
  • Champion the companies core values of People First, Listen Up/Speak Up, Move Forward and Own it Together.

Skills:

Accounts payable, Accounting, time & expense, Sap, procure to pay

Top Skills Details:

Accounts payable,Accounting,time & expense,Sap,procure to pay

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Required Education, Skills and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management OR equivalent experience
  • 4+ years of experience in finance and/or accounting
  • Demonstrated knowledge of audit controls and requirements.
  • Significant procure-to-pay experience within an organization of similar size and complexity, ideally gained within an FMCG environment.
  • Strong working knowledge of SAP and/or an automated accounting system.

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail, flexible, self-motivated, and able to succeed in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, ability to articulate in a clear and concise manner across various levels of the organization.
  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills; ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and work effectively with team members and various key stakeholders.
  • Sound financial acumen; strong analytical skills and ability to make data driven decisions.
  • Team player with the drive to help assure high quality standards.
  • Ability to influence without direct authority. Commitment to process improvement and opti mization (i.e., suggesting alternatives and more effective/efficient ways to work).
  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Experience Level:

Intermediate Level

About Aston Carter:

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At Aston Carter, we’re dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions – from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.

Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients’ capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today’s workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit AstonCarter.com. Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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