Accounts Payable Accountant

millenniumsoft•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The AP Accountant is responsible for the reconciliation of the AP Aging account from the sub-ledger to the general ledger. The AP Accountant will also participate in SOX testing and special projects. This position will be responsible for interacting and communicating with respective stakeholders and collaborating with various teams. They will assist in the preparation of ad-hoc reports, as necessary. A person in this position is responsible to ensure that the assigned day-to-day operations are carried out in accordance with established accounting principles, policies and objectives (FASB and GAAP).

Requirements

BBA, BA or BS degree in Accounting or Finance is required
Minimum of 3+ years in General Accounting
Experience of working in complex Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) environment, (i.e. SAP, Oracle) – in the areas of Material Management, Finance and / or Logistics preferred
Fluent English required
IT systems including SAP or related ERP system, Microsoft Office Suite
Accounts Payable
Data entry / data processing experience
Strong customer service and communication skills
Ability to assess priorities
Ability to take ownership, think independently and perform tasks with minimal supervision
Teamwork and collaboration
Strong analytical / problem solving skills, must be able to identify trends & determine the root cause of variances
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English / Spanish or English / French a plus
Experience of working in complex Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) environment, (i.e. SAP, Oracle) – in the areas of Material Management, Finance and / or Logistics preferred

Responsibilities

Reconciliation of the AP Aging account from the sub-ledger to the general ledger
Assist in the preparation of ad-hoc reports, as necessary
Interact and communicate with the respective stakeholders.
Participate in SOX testing and special projects
May perform other duties as required
Ensure timely and accurate processing of general accounting activities in accordance with month and year end reporting deadlines
May participate in process improvement activities for assigned team, assigned function or across functions
Ensure that all processes and policies are compliant with Internal Audit and Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements
Ability to identify areas of issue and provide resolution
Ability to work in a self-directed manner with little direct supervision
Continuous Improvement mindset in researching and assessing standardized work flow procedures and policies