Senior Accounts Payable Analyst Job in Smyrna 37167, Tennessee US

We currently have an opening for a Senior Accounts Payable Analyst in our Finance Department at our Smyrna TN location.  Senior Accounts Payable Analyst analyzes and process payment requests from vendors and employees on a timely and accurate basis by following current corporate policies and financial procedures.

 

Essential Functions

 

·          Exhibit team player qualities of cooperation and coordination; professional interaction with all business contacts (internal and external) all day, everyday.  Must be able to perform duties with a small degree of supervision.

·          Present for work when scheduled is a mandatory function.  Work hours may be adjusted based on the workload of the department.

·          Your compliance and enforcement of all Company safety rules, procedures and guidelines is essential.  Reporting of safety issues is mandatory.

·          Knowledge, monitoring and compliance of Corporate spending levels, policies, and financial procedures.

·          Analyze each invoice submitted with a purchase order to compare the goods receipt information and verify accuracy for vendor terms, remit to address, amounts, and quantities. Calculate any modifications necessary such as pricing changes.  Unit of measure conversions will often be required for raw materials.  After verification is complete, process invoice for payment.  Input of miscellaneous charges such as pallets may be required.

·         Analyze each invoice without a purchase order for proper approval and accounting information such as cost center and account number.  Notify requestor if a new vendor needs to be generated.

·         Invoice processing that results in a blocked status, must be researched and coordinated with other departments to resolve issues.

·          Record retention by scanning invoices and supporting documentation should be kept current and accurate as to provide information requested by vendors, auditors, and Management.

·          Notify department Managers when blanket purchase orders need to be replaced. 

·          Communicate daily with vendors by phone and e-mail on payment information and review statements for past due invoices.

·          Serve as a liaison between departments and vendors in the resolution of administrative problems and inquiries.  E-mail vendor invoices to departments for purchase order and invoice resolution.

·          Notify Accounts Payable Manager to help resolve any errors that have occurred.

·         Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.  

 

Requirements

·         High school education.

·         Basic data entry, computer and mathematical skills are necessary.  Experience with computerized accounts payable systems and knowledge of 3-way match process, vendor terms and discounts are essential.  Candidate should have at least 2 years experience with Excel, Word and Outlook.  Candidate should be familiar with document imaging systems.  Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills are required in analyzing and solving problems and working with others.  General knowledge of general accounting principles and accounts payable functions.  Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy with data input is required.

·         4 to 5 years of computerized Accounts Payable is required.  SAP experience is preferred.

 

Vi-Jon Industries is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent in the health and beauty care industry.