Accounts Payable Analyst

Description

Accounts Payable Analyst

Job Profile: FIN.09.003.P20 – Accounts Payable Experienced Professional

Company: Hitachi Industrial Equipment & Solutions America, LLC

Division: Industrial Components & Equipment Division

Location: Elk Grove, IL

Status: Permanent

Summary

The accounts payable analyst is responsible for the vouchering of goods and services purchased by the organization. This role also serves as an auditor, ensuring that invoices are accurate and that proper accounting procedures are followed for the purchasing and payment of goods and services.

This position will report to the Assistant Accounting Manager at HIESA.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

• Ensuring timely and accurate entry of accounts payable invoices into ERP System.
• Confirmation of purchase approval or verification that goods or services have been received.
• Payment preparation and processing.
• Reconciling accounts monthly. Maintaining various other accounting and financial records as required.
• Answers all vendor inquiries.
• Reviews Vendor Statements.
• Processing employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with Company policies.
• Assists in monthly closings.
• Provides audit support as necessary.
• Assists with special projects as necessary.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associates degree in accounting preferred

Professional experience

• Two-three years previous experience
• Microsoft Excel proficient
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical skills, with the ability to work independently and in teams, prioritize tasks and deliverables
• Knowledge of SAP and Sarbanes-Oxley a plus.
• Able to prepare written correspondence/reports in a clear/concise manner.

Key behaviors

• Candidate must work well in a team environment.
• Candidate must be dependable /accountable in a remote work arrangement.
• Strict attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently on a daily basis.
• Must be results-oriented, high energy, and a representative of the HIESA Values.

Direct reports

• N/A