Accounts Payable Analyst

Corning Natural Gas Corp•Corning, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: The Accounts Payable Analyst will be responsible for maintaining the company’s accounts payable system, including processing invoices for payment, ensuring that invoices have been approved by management, preparing aged accounts payable schedules, and producing and issuing checks. The analyst will participate in periodic meetings with finance management to review accounts payable. The analyst will also produce schedules that will assist the company in complying with regulatory requirements. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Receives and verifies invoices for accuracy and proper documentation. Processes payments of supplier invoices and credit card payments promptly and efficiently for all companies. Processes vendor portal payments timely and accurately. Completes daily cash flow forecasts for one of the company’s three operating subsidiaries; Prints and audits bank activity daily. Actively participates in month end close process including AP accruals. Processes accurate check runs on a weekly basis, or as needed. Prints and audits credit card statements monthly. Creates and maintains all vendor accounts. Scans all checks and invoices timely and efficiently. Assists in gathering data for responses to regulatory agencies. Ensures the maintenance and accuracy of up-to-date data. Supports the internal audit of files and processes. Provides administrative support for regulatory functions. Assists in the preparation of periodic internal and external reports. Distributes finance related mail. Produces finance related reports as requested. Completes other duties and special projects as required.

Requirements

Possesses strong work ethic, is a self-starter, has good communication skills and a sense of responsibility.
Ability to work independently, take initiative and prioritize multiple assignments with attention to detail and deadlines.
Ability to establish effective relationships and work in a team environment to meet team and company goals.
Intermediate computer skills and the ability to learn Corning Natural Gas software programs.
Thorough understanding of Corning Natural Gas processes, procedures, and policies.
Ability to respond quickly to new assigned projects.
Possesses strong interpersonal skills and is comfortable communicating with all levels of the company.
Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, statistical, and mathematical skills required.
Must be familiar with job cost, budgeting, and accounting concepts.
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, charts, and pivot tables.
Must possess strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.
Must have the ability to work under pressure.
Ability to work within tight deadlines required.
Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in accounting preferred.
Three years of related experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience with gas utilities and knowledge of gas operations systems helpful, but not required.
Knowledge of Cayenta, CIS Infinity, etc. helpful, but not necessary.

Responsibilities

Receives and verifies invoices for accuracy and proper documentation.
Processes payments of supplier invoices and credit card payments promptly and efficiently for all companies.
Processes vendor portal payments timely and accurately.
Completes daily cash flow forecasts for one of the company’s three operating subsidiaries; Prints and audits bank activity daily.
Actively participates in month end close process including AP accruals.
Processes accurate check runs on a weekly basis, or as needed.
Prints and audits credit card statements monthly.
Creates and maintains all vendor accounts.
Scans all checks and invoices timely and efficiently.
Assists in gathering data for responses to regulatory agencies.
Ensures the maintenance and accuracy of up-to-date data.
Supports the internal audit of files and processes.
Provides administrative support for regulatory functions.
Assists in the preparation of periodic internal and external reports.
Distributes finance related mail.
Produces finance related reports as requested.
Completes other duties and special projects as required.