Analyst, Accounts Payable Agency Accounting

ONE•Richmond, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Location Richmond, VA: This position will follow a hybrid work-from-home/office model, with at least three days per week spent in the office. Role Summary Responsible for creating, monitoring and analyzing reports related to operating costs for global parent company agency activity Additional Responsibilities Generate cost accrual reports and provide detailed analysis for review by department management, operations, and procurement teams Monitor and maintain accurate accounts payables records, reports, and analytical tools Research and address cost inquiries from global treasury and management May update or recommend improvements to internal processes for expense reporting Maintain and update dashboard and reports on team’s intranet page weekly for interdepartmental visibility Collaborate with cross-functional operations and offshore teams to resolve invoice and payment discrepancies Responsible for documenting and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) for accounts payable team Verify and approve vendor records for onboarding and account maintenance Special projects as requested by management Core Required Skills and Competencies Ability to evaluate data, analyze, and problem solve Responsive and dependable with excellent follow through Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills a must Effective and professional written and verbal communication skills Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy Take initiative to pursue areas of research and make recommendations to management on effective course of action Highly motivated with the ability to work independently and as a team member Excellent multi-tasking, time-management, and organizational skills Strong analytical ability, acts objectively and plans for long-term implications Function Specific Skills Previous reporting analysis a must Accurate, detail-oriented payable analysis skills Knowledge of principles, practices, regulations, and procedures as they relate to cost accruals Advanced user of Microsoft Excel and proficient user of other Microsoft Office and G-Suite applications Proficiency using Looker BI platform or Looker Studio is extremely desirable Direct and effective communicator with external vendors and internal operations teams General knowledge of container industry payables is a plus

Requirements

Ability to evaluate data, analyze, and problem solve
Responsive and dependable with excellent follow through
Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills a must
Effective and professional written and verbal communication skills
Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy
Take initiative to pursue areas of research and make recommendations to management on effective course of action
Highly motivated with the ability to work independently and as a team member
Excellent multi-tasking, time-management, and organizational skills
Strong analytical ability, acts objectively and plans for long-term implications
Previous reporting analysis a must
Accurate, detail-oriented payable analysis skills
Knowledge of principles, practices, regulations, and procedures as they relate to cost accruals
Advanced user of Microsoft Excel and proficient user of other Microsoft Office and G-Suite applications
Direct and effective communicator with external vendors and internal operations teams
1+ Function specific Required Minimum Years Experience

Nice To Haves

Proficiency using Looker BI platform or Looker Studio is extremely desirable
General knowledge of container industry payables is a plus

Responsibilities

Responsible for creating, monitoring and analyzing reports related to operating costs for global parent company agency activity
Generate cost accrual reports and provide detailed analysis for review by department management, operations, and procurement teams
Monitor and maintain accurate accounts payables records, reports, and analytical tools
Research and address cost inquiries from global treasury and management
May update or recommend improvements to internal processes for expense reporting
Maintain and update dashboard and reports on team’s intranet page weekly for interdepartmental visibility
Collaborate with cross-functional operations and offshore teams to resolve invoice and payment discrepancies
Responsible for documenting and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) for accounts payable team
Verify and approve vendor records for onboarding and account maintenance
Special projects as requested by management