Accounts Payable Analyst

Arcis Golf•Dallas, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Analyst executes assigned activities in the Accounts Payable Department. The AP Analyst takes ownership of tasks in support of ongoing business growth and delivering AP goals and objectives. Responsibilities include coding and processing invoices, auditing approvals to the DOA (Delegation of Authority) Matrix, researching and resolving vendor credits, reconciling vendor statements, resolving integration errors, executing payment runs, and responding to field and vendor inquiries, all while leveraging technology to increase efficiencies and effectiveness in Accounts Payable. The AP Associate will engage with all levels, including senior-level management and field level communication, which requires strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal. The AP Associate position will focus on the successful completion of tasks within approved timelines. The successful candidate will be organized and detail oriented, able to adhere to tight deadlines by planning ahead, and maintaining a high degree of accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality.

Requirements

Large, automated, integrated accounting system proficiency
Deep understanding of AP processes and procedures
Detailed understanding of GL chart of accounts to ensure proper coding of invoices
Strong proficiency in Excel and Word
Strong business partner with ability to provide insightful analysis and presentations; analytically oriented
Thrives in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, deadline-driven, dynamic business environment
High degree of integrity and professionalism
A process-improvement mindset; a positive change agent
Ability to effectively communicate in both verbal and written form with all levels throughout the organization, both financial and operational
Developed planning, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Highly motivated individual and self-starter who takes ownership of projects, tasks, and results
Demonstrated comfort in and ability to prioritize and adjust to dynamic business needs
Displays confidence and ability to make timely decisions, exhibiting sound and accurate judgment, engaging others and obtaining buy-in as needed
Must be able to project manage, plan, and effectively communicate with others to ensure department and company goals/assignments are completed accurately and timely
Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related discipline, or equivalent experience
5+ years’ relevant experience in accounts payable, including relevant leadership or supervision experience
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to read and interpret retail product labeling
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of the organization
Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Nice To Haves

SOX experience
Great Plains Dynamics/eEnterprise system, D365 or similar experience
Multi-unit, private club, hospitality or property management accounting experience

Responsibilities

Executes the responsibilities and deliverables of the Accounts Payable Department
Monitors productivity and service levels through help desk ticketing system and key metrics
Develops and suggests ideas for design, implementation and communication of continuous improvement as well as an effective internal control structure
Assists in evaluating, enhancing, implementing, and maintaining AP systems and procedures
Identifies and champions process improvements across the team
Collaborates with accounting department leadership and staff to support overall department goals and objectives
Key and active participant in the maintenance, upgrade, and implementation of AP/P2P/ERP systems and procedures, working to improve processes through existing software, software enhancements, and / or new software implementation
Accountable for assigned Accounts Payable tasks being delivered within department timelines
Self-monitors productivity and service levels through help desk ticketing system and key metrics
Suggests ideas in support of continuous improvement as well as an effective internal control structure
Assists in evaluating, enhancing, implementing, and maintaining AP systems and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned