Accounts Payable Analyst

Accounts Payable Analyst

Remote US

Full time

R-2785

Act as a lead role in the day-to-day support of activities and functions of the Accounts Payable unit.

• Act as an Accounts Payable Subject Matter Expert for projects that may include designing, planning, and testing of system enhancements, process improvements, and new initiatives
• Produce, validate and reconcile annual 1099s and investigate all discrepancies and B-notice errors to ensure accurate and timely reporting in accordance with IRS regulations
• Reconcile and report 1042-S/590, EDD reporting and/or withholding in accordance with regulatory policies and timelines
• Collaborate on month-end closing tasks, including but not limited to reconciliations, accrual entries, and GL adjustments
• Ensure compliance with sales and use tax regulations
• Reconcile key A/P ledger activity including but not limited to Concur, ERS, GRIR, and ePayables postings and perform clearing entries as required
• Ensure training and onboarding of new A/P staff
• Create and own the procedure documentation for A/P across all LOBs supported
• Collaborate on reconciling vendor statements, research, and correct discrepancies
• Investigate and resolve system and/or process issues associated with the timely processing of invoices
• Receive, research, and resolves a variety of complex internal and external inquiries
• Ensure account liabilities are accurately represented in the General Ledger through detailed proactive review and driving action with all applicable areas of the business to resolution
• Partner on higher level tasks such as reconciliation and analysis of Accounts Payable related accounts and other complex ad hoc duties as needed
• Collaborate with Procurement and Accounts Payable staff and management to problem-solve issues impacting payment strategies
• Identify, assess and drive payment options that contribute to working capital optimization (e.g. ePayables, Supply Chain Finance, Dynamic Discounting)
• Proactively identify issues and drive toward solutions

Job Specifications

Typically has the following skills or abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• Minimum one year of experience working in an ERP-based Accounts Payable environment
• In-depth knowledge of Accounts Payable processing, best practices, and systems
• Expertise with SAP FICO/ECC module and understanding of integration points between other SAP modules (SRM, Ariba, Fieldglass, Concur)
• Ability to perform detailed work with numerical data, analyzes data, oversee assigned tasks and projects, make informed decisions, and meet tight deadlines
• Thorough knowledge of applicable accounts payable systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts, and corporate procedures
• Strong problem-solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis, and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Clean credit history as reported by credit report
• Ability to regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of his/her job duties

Preferred Skills

• Metrics and Reporting Analyst experience

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Compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses, equity and commissions. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, pleaseclick here.

Salary Range: 47500 – 70500

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.