Accounts Payable Analyst

Peabody•St. Louis, MO

1d•$52,000 - $64,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently seeking an Accounts Payable Analysts to work at our corporate office in St. Louis. This person would oversee the processing of electronic invoices and payments for all Peabody legal entities for domestic and international transactions in accordance with stringent timelines to meet customer contractual obligations as well as governmental requirements. PBS is a shared services organization within Peabody. This position plays an important role in its reputation, prospects and vision to be a trusted global partner to the business. The employee will have a shared services mindset when fulfilling his/her duties. Duties will include: Exceeding customer service expectations Processing requests and resolving issues in an accurate, timely and controlled manner Collaborating to ensure shared understanding and accountability with customer(s) Embrace culture of agility and change Optimize processes through automation and continuous improvement Responsible for monitoring/preparing/and approving on as needed basis the electronic payment processing for all Peabody legal entities (both domestic and international), including invoice posting, verifying banking information prior to payment Assist and process intercompany payments for various locations, B-pays and demurrage invoices for all entities Provide training and support of all Accounts Payable related functions for TCS, our outsourcing third-party Communicate daily with domestic and international vendors to resolve differences with invoices, payment terms and banking information Resolve ServiceNow tickets for the Accounts Payable department on an as needed basis First point of contact for verification with vendor for any banking information changes Analyze all positive pay exceptions and ensure corrective action is taken via regular communications with banks Work with bank contacts in US and Australia to receive wire tracking information and resolve rejected electronic payments in a timely manner Processing business critical mine related and corporate invoices based Assist with review and preparation of Form-1099 Work on special assignments including audit requests, vendor issues and account analysis Communicate clearly with understanding and empathy Foster relationships with customers and build knowledge Support PBS' Vision, Plan and Values Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives Ensure achievement of Accounts Payable initiatives and key performance metrics

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Accounting preferred, will consider other degrees
Minimum 3-5 years, Accounts Payable, including banking/payment experience desired
General accounting knowledge and computer skills necessary
Excellent communication skills (both written and oral)
Excellent problem- solving skills and ability to work under pressure
Ability to handle time-sensitive and confidential information
Good industry and process knowledge
Commitment to a high level of customer service and problem solving
Attention to detail for accuracy in performing data entry and paperwork processing
Ability to demonstrate strong organization and follow up skills
Flexibility and comfortable with change
Ability to work independently and in collaboration to achieve goals
SAP – experience preferred but must have ability to learn SAP and other relevant software/systems
Proficient with 10-key, Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
Must have the ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing
Must have the ability to move from place to place within an office environment
Must be able to use a computer
Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Nice To Haves

SAP – experience preferred but must have ability to learn SAP and other relevant software/systems
Bachelor’s degree in Business/Accounting preferred, will consider other degrees

Responsibilities

Exceeding customer service expectations
Processing requests and resolving issues in an accurate, timely and controlled manner
Collaborating to ensure shared understanding and accountability with customer(s)
Embrace culture of agility and change
Optimize processes through automation and continuous improvement
Responsible for monitoring/preparing/and approving on as needed basis the electronic payment processing for all Peabody legal entities (both domestic and international), including invoice posting, verifying banking information prior to payment
Assist and process intercompany payments for various locations, B-pays and demurrage invoices for all entities
Provide training and support of all Accounts Payable related functions for TCS, our outsourcing third-party
Communicate daily with domestic and international vendors to resolve differences with invoices, payment terms and banking information
Resolve ServiceNow tickets for the Accounts Payable department on an as needed basis
First point of contact for verification with vendor for any banking information changes
Analyze all positive pay exceptions and ensure corrective action is taken via regular communications with banks
Work with bank contacts in US and Australia to receive wire tracking information and resolve rejected electronic payments in a timely manner
Processing business critical mine related and corporate invoices based
Assist with review and preparation of Form-1099
Work on special assignments including audit requests, vendor issues and account analysis
Communicate clearly with understanding and empathy
Foster relationships with customers and build knowledge
Support PBS' Vision, Plan and Values
Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives
Ensure achievement of Accounts Payable initiatives and key performance metrics