Accounts Payable Analyst

Old World Industries • Northbrook, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Assist the Accounts Payable Department in standardized accounting procedures. This role involves entering invoices into the SAP ERP system, troubleshooting invoice discrepancies, reconciling vendor statements, and responding to vendor inquiries. The analyst will also review credit memos, process a high volume of invoices (approximately 400+ per week), and assist in maintaining accounting controls. Collaboration with suppliers and internal associates on payment status and problem resolution is key. The position requires creating and submitting new/change vendor requests, researching and resolving duplicate invoices, and working in a paperless environment. Invoices will be reviewed and submitted through SAP Validation client, and the system will be trained to ensure invoice information accuracy. The role also includes managing month-end and year-end cutoff and close schedules for timely and accurate invoice recording, and performing other assigned duties within the finance department.

Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of accounting office experience
• A/P experience preferred.
• SAP experience required (SAP HANA preferred).
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Proficient PC skills, including Word, Outlook, and intermediate Excel skills.
• Ability to consistently process high-volume invoices.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in keystrokes a must.
• Take initiative to assist teammates as needed

Responsibilities

• Enter invoices into SAP ERP system.
• Troubleshoot invoice discrepancies with internal and external customers.
• Reviews, analyzes, and reconciles vendor statements.
• Respond to vendor inquiries on the status of accounts payable.
• Review credit memos and process within established parameters.
• Process approximately 400+ invoices per week.
• Assist in maintaining accounting controls through review of approvals and expenditures.
• Work with suppliers, and OWI associates on payment status and problem resolution.
• Create and submit new/change vendor requests as needed.
• Research and resolve potential duplicate invoices.
• Ability to work in a paperless environment.
• Review and submit invoices through SAP Validation client.
• Train system to assure invoice information is accurate.
• Manage month-end and year-end cutoff and close schedules to ensure accurate and timely recording of invoices.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned within finance department.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness benefits
• Company-matching 401(k) plan
• Company-paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment benefits
• Company-paid identity theft insurance
• Company-paid disability
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Company-paid employee assistance program
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Voluntary life insurance
• Legal benefits
• Critical illness insurance
• Accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

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