What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vendor Account Analyst position at IMC Logistics?
*****We are seeking motivated recent graduates and early-career professionals with strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills. Candidates should have recently completed or be graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field, with attention to detail and a willingness to learn.*****
Position Overview: Responsible for analyzing, documenting, improving, and supporting vendor supply chain finance programs and accounts payable–related business processes across Accounting, Finance, and Operations. This role partners closely with cross functional stakeholders to identify inefficiencies, strengthen controls, standardize workflows, and support system implementations and automation initiatives. The analyst serves as a key contributor in translating business needs into scalable, compliant, and efficient process solutions while ensuring accuracy in vendor setup, invoice processing, payments, and reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
Vendor Finance & AP Operations:
• Support and optimize end to end vendor supply chain finance programs and accounts payable processes, including vendor setup, invoice processing, payment execution, and vendor inquiries
• Ensure accuracy and compliance in vendor master data, payment terms, tax classifications, and banking information
• Partner with Accounting and Treasury to support payment methods
• Assist with vendor related audits, reconciliations, and compliance requirements, including 1099 reporting
Process Analysis & Improvement:
• Develop deep knowledge of assigned vendor finance and AP processes and supporting systems
• Analyze workflows, data, and controls to identify gaps, risks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities
• Document current state and future state processes, including SOPs, workflows, and control documentation
• Recommend and support process optimization, standardization, and automation initiatives
• Define and track key process performance metrics and improvement outcomes
Systems & Data Support:
• Support ERP and system initiatives impacting vendor finance and AP processes, including upgrades, integrations, and conversions
• Participate in system testing, validation, and user acceptance activities
• Assist with issue resolution related to vendor setup, invoices, payments, and reporting
• Leverage data analysis tools to identify trends, exceptions, and improvement opportunities
Cross Functional Collaboration & Communication:
• Partner with Accounting, Finance, Operations, IT, and external vendors to support process and system initiatives
• Facilitate working sessions to gather requirements and validate process changes
• Communicate process changes, impacts, and outcomes clearly to leadership and end users
• Support change management efforts, including training materials and user adoption
Additional Duties:
• Support special projects as assigned by the Director of Business Processes
• Assist with training team members on updated processes and procedures
• Review and code invoices
• Other duties as assigned