Accounts Payable associateGlobal Process Manager Inc.

Report and authority
Reports to Accounts Payable Team Lead
Area of responsibility
As an Accounts Payable Analyst within Wrist's Finance Shared Services team, the candidate will work with the local business team to perform all aspects of Accounts payable operations with moderate levels of complexity -
• Perform day-to-day processing of Accounts payable transactions
• Match invoices with POs, receiving documents and contracts
• Work with purchasing department and vendors to resolve purchase order, contract, invoice, payment, or documentation discrepancies
• Process accounts payable invoices and record vendor payments in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner
• Maintain and reconcile accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions
• Verify and monitor vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions necessary
• Maintain all invoices and other applicable supporting documentation
• Handle requests for information/reports from management, auditors, or other business units
• Ensure that internal controls and procedures are followed and identify any discrepancies to the Accounts Payable Team Lead
• Support training to AP team as needed, including drafting of process documentation and training materials
The Accounts Payable Analyst will be expected to meet the Service Level Agreement (SLA) requirements and performance metrics established.
The Accounts Payable Analyst will work with -
• Local business and finance teams -
o Establish effective working relationships with relevant business teams to ensure timely and accurate processing
o Diligently follow up on approval of invoices to ensure prompt, timely payments to vendors
• Accounts Payable Team Lead -
o Escalate issues of concern
o Support Accounts Payable process improvement and automation initiatives and identify opportunities to streamline process and maximize efficiencies
o Address technical questions on Procure to Pay process. Bring questions or issues that cannot be resolved to the AP Team Lead in a timely manner
Professional and personal qualifications
The candidate should have experience in Accounts Payable or related accounting experience. The AP Analyst is expected to have working knowledge of basic principles and practices of accounting, be able to analyze accounting problems and recommend solutions, work independently from general instructions and prepare reports and express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
As an Accounts Payable Analyst, the candidate will work with local business teams and Accounts Payable team lead to execute required tasks in a timely manner at the required quality level.
• Minimum 3 - 4 years of years relevant work experience in Accounts Payable or related accounting experience
• Bachelor's degree in a related accounting field or equivalent experience
• Effective written & verbal communication
• Strong attention detail and commitment to quality
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, including ability to proactively identify issues and solutions
• Ability to multi-task, manage multiple demands, establish priorities and effective time management
• Strong interpersonal skills and credibility
• Collaborative team player
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX2012 ERP system will be an advantage