Contractor, Accounts Payable

The Friedkin Group•Houston, TX

19d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a contract role with The Friedkin Group. As a contractor, you will play an essential role in supporting our business needs while bringing your expertise and skills to our team. Contractors are engaged for a defined period and assignment. Contractors are not employees of The Friedkin Group, and as such, they are not eligible for company-sponsored benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, or retirement plans.

Requirements

5-8 years experience in Accounts Payable
Microsoft AX preferred
Contractor candidates legally authorized to work in the United States, without Sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Process vendor invoices - Identify proper approvals. Maintain proper internal controls.
Review invoices for proper treatment of inter-company allocations when business units share goods and services.
Analyze invoices for prompt pay discount opportunities and proper coding.
Work invoices daily/weekly, coordinating as appropriate with FBS, Procurement, and Vendor/Supplier to resolve issues within established KPI’s for this process.
Perform quarterly and/or annual duplicate payment testing for identifying duplicated payments to suppliers. Resolve any identified duplicate payments with Lead, Accounts Payable.
Identify, research, and correct on-line invoice problems caused by unmatched Purchase Orders (PO).
Perform Supplier reconciliations on a monthly basis to identify reconciling item and follow up as required for resolution.
Coordinate with Business Units to help with their reporting and to identify customer service opportunities.
Resolve Supplier and Business Unit issues quickly; strive to satisfy Supplier and Business Unit.
Minimize referrals to management
Fully coordinate and communicate actions within the enterprise.
May participate in or support project and process improvement teams.
Collaborates with co-workers and FBS leaders to leverage knowledge and experience to improve processes, procedures, and the work environment in order to eliminate inefficient and ineffective processes and procedures.
Compile, reconcile and analyze financial information and entries for accounts in the AP subledger and subsequent transfer to the general ledger.
Demonstrate a full understanding of how various AP accounts including expense, liability, sales & use tax, cash, etc. are accounted for and the impact that subledger entries have on the general ledger.
Proven ability to research, analyze and resolve AP Trial Balance issues.
Execution of the disbursement process including responding to internal and external inquiries/requests related to payment issues.
Research, analyze and resolve complex payment and vendor issues and reconciliations including vendor statement reviews.
Assist with Audit requests as necessary.
Participate in month end and year end closing and accrual process.
Cross- train on Supplier invoice entry and processing in accordance with TFG guidelines and policies.
Perform training for other AP associates on Accounts Payable related subjects.