Accounts Payable Analyst

PSS Industrial Group • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Mentor AP staff, providing guidance and training on AP processes, procedures, controls, best practices and issue resolution Liaison between the AP staff and the Accounts Payable Supervisors to ensure consistent messaging about the AP process Document AP processes and procedures where changes have been made or documentation is limited/non-existent Perform regular duties associated with the Data Entry, Customer Service and Resolution workflows, which will be divided between the two Seniors Provide the first line of defense with respect to questions regarding processes, controls, procedures and issue resolution Implement and monitor internal controls to mitigate risks within the AP process Maintain accurate and organized AP records, ensuring compliance with company policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Identify opportunities to streamline AP processes and implement improvements Establish and maintain positive relationships with vendors Assist with internal and external audit procedures related to AP Track and monitor Key Performance Indicators to ensure AP team is operating effectively and efficiently

Requirements

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in AP, preferably in a complex business environment
• Proficiency in accounting software, preferably Infor and MaxRecall, and Excel
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Proven ability to identify and resolve AP issues and discrepancies

Responsibilities

• Mentor AP staff, providing guidance and training on AP processes, procedures, controls, best practices and issue resolution
• Liaison between the AP staff and the Accounts Payable Supervisors to ensure consistent messaging about the AP process
• Document AP processes and procedures where changes have been made or documentation is limited/non-existent
• Perform regular duties associated with the Data Entry, Customer Service and Resolution workflows, which will be divided between the two Seniors
• Provide the first line of defense with respect to questions regarding processes, controls, procedures and issue resolution
• Implement and monitor internal controls to mitigate risks within the AP process
• Maintain accurate and organized AP records, ensuring compliance with company policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Identify opportunities to streamline AP processes and implement improvements
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with vendors
• Assist with internal and external audit procedures related to AP
• Track and monitor Key Performance Indicators to ensure AP team is operating effectively and efficiently

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed