Accounting Analyst

PURPOSE:The Accounts Payable Specialist will manage accounts payable tasks, focusing on project-related activities and vendor account reconciliations. The role requires strong expertise in goods receipt, invoice receipt, and the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process. Key responsibilities include resolving P2P discrepancies, performing account analysis, and supporting system improvements to enhance operational efficiency.RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs accounting duties such as budget planning, budget steering, invoice processing, and claims management.
• Aligns receivables/payables with internal and external process partners as needed.
• Monitors, analyzes, and reports on the operational processes with the goal of finding and recommending opportunities and implementing improvements in accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness.
• Monitors, analyzes, and drives resolution to Accounts Receivables/Payables open items. This includes debit balances, workflow items and payment issues.
• Participates in projects relating to or affecting Accounts Receivables/Payables processes.
• Performs account analysis and account maintenance, taking actions as needed to clear open items to minimize financial risk. This requires cross-functional initiative with other departments to resolve open issues.
• Assists in system/process design as well as maintenance and testing of changes and system upgrades.
• Acts as a backup for Accounts payable posting as needed.
• Prepares month end reports for management including metrics.
• Performs month-end entries.
• Performs other duties as assigned by operations supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS/BA Degree, preferably in Accounting or Business Administration
• 3+ year of professional experience in accounting.
• Strong P2P (Procure to Pay) knowledge
• Strong goods receipt/invoice receipt experience
• Analysis experience with goods receipt and invoice accounts and reconciliation processes

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Intermediate = Knowledge and understanding of accounting principles.
• Intermediate = Proficiency in PC spreadsheets and general Windows environment.
• Intermediate = SAP knowledge of FI (Accounts Payable) and MM (Procurement) modules (preferred).
• Intermediate = Verbal and written communication and explanation skills.

PREFFERED SKILLS:

• Experience with big data analysis (Tableau or even Power BI) or Power Apps experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting where physical work includes, but is not limited to, sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices.

FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE:

• Location: Spartanburg, SC
• Schedule: Day Shift, 40h/week
• Travel: as needed
• Assignment Start: ASAP 

DISCLAIMER:

This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position, nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.