Accounts Payable Analyst & Operational Cost Tracking

MEKRA Lang North America, LLC•Ridgeway, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves processing supplier invoices, managing payment runs, reconciling accounts, and responding to vendor inquiries. Additionally, it includes tracking and analyzing operational expenses, supporting budget monitoring, identifying cost deviations, and preparing financial reports. The position also contributes to process improvements and assists senior controllers with financial analysis.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or relevant experience
5+ years' experience in Accounts Payable, Treasury activities, Cash Flow, Analysis AP Reporting
Proficient with MS Office - strong Excel skills
Excellent analytical skills.
Strong communications skills (verbal + written), human relations, strong ethic.
ERP experience, SAP preferable

Responsibilities

Process supplier invoices accurately and on time, ensuring correct coding to cost centers and accounts.
Match invoices with purchase orders and delivery documentation (3-way-match).
Monitor payment terms and prepare payment runs in line with company policies.
Process invoices and credit memos, including the posting of factory invoices.
Reconcile accounts, schedules, and vendor statements and resolve invoice inquiries, discrepancies, and past dues in a timely manner.
Respond to vendor and employee questions regarding invoices, purchase orders, reimbursements, or payments in a timely manner.
Maintain accurate and well-organized AP records for audit and compliance purposes.
Assist with preparation and completion of monthly and closeout process; including verifying all payments, entries, and postings.
Maintain Goods Received Not Invoiced (GR-IR) account.
Maintain company confidence; protects and supports Corporate and Individual operations by ensuring all information remains confidential per Company policies, procedures, and/or practices.
Input to and respond to enquiries from external auditors.
Perform responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe and efficient manner with minimal supervision.
Track and analyze operational expenses across departments and cost centers.
Support budget monitoring by comparing actual costs versus budget and forecast.
Assist in identifying cost deviations and preparing variance explanations.
Prepare regular reports and dashboards on operational spending.
Support cost allocation and internal recharging processes.
Contribute to process improvements aimed at increasing cost transparency and efficiency.
Assist senior controllers in ad-hoc financial analysis and management reporting.