Associate Accounts Payable Analyst
About The Position
The Trade Accounts Payable (AP) Analyst at McKesson plays a crucial role in the company's financial health by ensuring the timely and accurate processing of trade-related invoices and payments. This position requires a high level of interaction with both internal stakeholders and external manufacturers, necessitating excellent communication and problem-solving skills. The Trade AP Analyst will be responsible for maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the accounts trade payable ledger and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. Additionally, the MMS Trade AP Analyst will collaborate with outsourcing partners to resolve escalations and ensure a positive experience for all stakeholders.
Requirements
- Experience in accounts payable or similar role
- Ability to communicate effectively and interface with stakeholders and manufacturers
- Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple competing priorities
- Problem solving, decisiveness, and resolution management skills
- Strong follow up skills with ability to meet deadlines
- Analytical/growth mindset
- Proficient MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
- Ability to work independently and take full accountability
- Excellent organizational skills
- Typically, minimum 0-2 years of relevant experience
- May have degree or equivalent
Nice To Haves
- Experience with JDE
- Experience with Google Sheets
- Experience with SalesForce
- Experience with Power BI
- Experience with Generative AI
- 4-year degree or equivalent experience
Responsibilities
- Ensure that invoices for Trade and Dropship are processed in a timely and accurate manner to maintain smooth financial operations.
- Ensure compliance by verification that invoices comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Identify and analyze disputes related to quantities and pricing.
- Work proactively to resolve these disputes by coordinating with relevant stakeholders, including vendors and internal teams.
- Maintain detailed records of disputes and resolutions for future reference and audits.
- Accurately match purchase orders, receiving documents, and vendor invoices to ensure that payments are correct and justified.
- Perform regular reconciliations to identify and rectify any mismatches or discrepancies.
- Establish and maintain open lines of communication with manufacturers to quickly address and resolve payment issues or discrepancies.
- Foster strong relationships with vendors to ensure a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
- Work closely with internal departments such as procurement, finance, and operations to ensure alignment on purchase orders, payment terms, and any changes.
- Share relevant information and updates with internal teams to facilitate smooth workflows and prevent misunderstandings.
- Regularly monitor processes related to manufacturer payments, including payment methods, terms, and blocks.
- Identify areas for improvement and implement changes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
- Establish a feedback loop to gather insights and suggestions from team members for ongoing process refinement.
- Encourage the generation of innovative ideas for process improvements from team members and stakeholders.
- Develop and execute plans to implement these ideas, including setting timelines, allocating resources, and monitoring progress.
- Measure the impact of implemented changes and analyze results to ensure that improvements achieve desired outcomes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
