Accounts Payable Analyst

Aston Carter•Twinsburg, OH

8d•$25 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Analyst processes timely and accurate vendor payments in a high-volume environment while ensuring strict compliance with company policies, internal controls, and payment terms. This role manages end-to-end invoice processing, supports period-end close activities, and partners closely with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve issues and enhance payment efficiency.

Requirements

Minimum of 3+ years of accounts payable experience.
Proven experience working within a manufacturing environment.
Hands-on experience with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, audit support, and SOX compliance.
Experience using ERP systems, preferably SAP and Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, or similar accounting software.
Strong Excel skills for data analysis, reconciliations, and reporting.
Ability to manage high-volume invoice processing with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong problem-solving skills to investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor issues.
Effective communication skills to serve as a primary point of contact for vendors and internal stakeholders.
Solid understanding of internal controls related to accounts payable and vendor master data management.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting audit requests related to accounts payable and SOX controls.
Familiarity with cash management concepts and strategies to improve payment processing efficiency.
Comfort working with multiple systems and tools in a manufacturing setting.
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to resolving aged items and outstanding balances.

Responsibilities

Process timely and accurate vendor payments in a high-volume environment while adhering to company policies and agreed payment terms.
Review, verify, and enter vendor invoices, ensuring appropriate approvals, accurate coding, and complete supporting documentation.
Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and SOX requirements related to accounts payable processes.
Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, pricing issues, receiving variances, and vendor inquiries in a proactive and professional manner.
Maintain vendor master data by setting up new vendors and updating existing vendor records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal controls.
Reconcile vendor statements and proactively resolve outstanding balances and aged items to keep accounts current.
Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities, including preparing accrual journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and analyzing open liabilities.
Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned vendors and internal customers regarding invoice status, payment inquiries, and issue resolution.
Monitor accounts payable aging reports and identify opportunities to improve payment processing efficiency and cash management.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment to support accurate and efficient purchasing and payment processes.