Description
Overview
We are looking for a Payable & Expense Analyst to add to our Accounting team. We are looking for a candidate that thrives on details and accuracy, adhering to and interpreting policies, and enjoys analyzing data and challenging findings with various stakeholders. This role will work cross-functionally through supporting the accounts payable and expense reporting processes. This role reports to the AP & Treasury Operations Manager.
Job Responsibilities
Accounts Payable Responsibilities
- Ensure accuracy of vendor invoices and record them in the accounting system with proper coding and ensure sufficient documentation is always maintained
- Mark bills as paid in the accounting system
- Review automatic payments and credit card payments to ensure proper recording, documentation, and appropriateness of payments
- Manage billing inquiries, such as payment methods and payment remittances
- Assist with bank and credit card reconciliations
- Assist with monthly financial reporting and provide analytical support
Expense Reporting Responsibilities
- Manage employee expense reporting process through a detailed review of employee expense report submissions and ensuring compliance with applicable internal purchasing and travel policies
- Verify accuracy of accounting treatment for all expense reporting transactions
- Facilitate reminders to ensure timeliness of expense reporting
- Confidence in communication with all levels of the company with the ability to ask challenging questions related to employee expenses
- Ability to balance policy adherence while maintaining strong relationships with individuals across all departments
- Support employee credit card administration with manager and ensure proper setup on the employee expense reporting system
Qualifications and Skills
Required
- Minimum 2 years of general accounting or accounts payable experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or 2 years of additional relevant experience
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Exceptional problem-solving skills
- Strong working knowledge of Excel
- Proficiency in accounting systems and software
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to diplomatically approach team members to discuss sensitive financial matters
- Ability to use professional judgment to escalate matters when necessary
- Flexibility and ability to display sound judgment while operating in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
- Experience using NetSuite ERP
- Experience with expense reporting tools a plus
- Experience with Zip (procure to pay tool) a plus
Physical Requirements
- Standard office working conditions which includes but is not limited to:
- Prolonged sitting
- Prolonged standing
- Prolonged computer use
- Lift up to 50 pounds
- Remote role based out of Ann Arbor, MI
- Remote employees work primarily from home or an alternative work space.
- Travel requirements - expectations 5-10% etc
Please note that the listed salary is based on a position located in Michigan. Our salary ranges can vary for different locations in the United States.
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