Monday, August 19, 2024
Purpose of the Job
The Accounts Payable (AP) Analyst is responsible for all AP payment processing in North America as well as all vendor follow-ups related to AP, including Payment Inquiries, Vendor Service Fee disputes, providing remittance information, and statement reconciliation.
This will be a hybrid position based in our office in downtown Chicago, Illinois. This role will be required to be in office 2-3 days per week, with the ability to work from home the remaining days.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing payments to vendors daily and weekly.
- Set up and maintain vendor files, ensuring proper application of deduction structures.
- Handle incoming vendor inquiries as well as internal reach outs in a timely manner.
- Manage statement reconciliation for suppliers that have past due balances.
- Demonstrate a methodical approach to analyzing problems, identifying root causes, and developing effective solutions.
- Clearly articulate complex concepts to both vendors and internal departments.
Knowledge, Skills + Experience
- 3-4 years of accounts payable experience.
- Strong background in Microsoft Office, highly proficient in Excel.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or Economics.
- Highly detail-oriented.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate across many organizational levels.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask required.
- Must possess a high energy and sense of urgency.
- Able to work closely with other team members in various regions.
- Basic SAP knowledge.
- Outside the box problem-solving skills.
- Thrive in dynamic environments where adapting to challenges and implementing creative solutions is essential.
- Actively listen and facilitate discussions to brainstorm solutions.
- When things get hectic, you stay calm, cool, and collected. You can prioritize effectively and make sound decisions even when deadlines loom.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without needing current or future employer sponsorship.
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