Accounts Payable Analyst II

We are actively searching for a Full Cycle AP candidate (AP Analsyt II) who is interested in joining a growing organization with career growth. This is an opportunity to start in AP and then advance to other areas of accounting where you will gain experience to grow your career. The incoming will perform full cycle Accounts Payable responsibilities including reviewing and inputting invoices, bank reconciliations, account verification, month end close and additional responsibilities as listed below.

This position is based in our corporate office in the Buckhead area of Atlanta, GA and is not remote. 

What You’ll Be Doing

Essential Functions (include but are not limited to):

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Full Cycle AP

• Perform AP Document Review (all invoices are accurate and have been properly documented and approved by the authorizing employee prior to a payment)
• Checking Duplicate Payment,
• Execute and Revise Payment Proposal
• Report Payment Result to authorizing employee
• Perform Daily and Monthly Bank Reconciliation
• Manage Vendor’s master and verify bank account registration
• Perform additional duties as assigned
• Payment audit

Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Produce full-cycle A/P
• Perform data entry of vendor invoices, expense reports, various payment types, and credit memos in various currencies.
• Review and record invoices from vendors to ensure accuracy in billing and ensure proper approvals of all invoices to avoid paying unauthorized invoices and expenses
• Facilitates payment of vendors, matching documents with receiving transactions, reviewing purchase orders, and resolving discrepancies.
• Interacting with internal and external customers in responding to inquiries or report requests
• Balance Trial Balance and Aging Reports.
• Handle all vendor correspondence via phone or email and maintain vendor files and collect necessary information for various reporting requirements.
• Investigate and resolve problems associated with processing of invoices.
• Prepare check requests, wire transfers, and ACH transactions.
• Reconcile various accounts monthly, bringing any discrepancies to the attention of the immediate manager.
• Perform other duties as required to support the Department.
• Perform special projects as assigned
• Bank & Credit Card reconciliations – using electronic bank feeds
• Generate monthly financial reports
• Perform timely and accurate production of weekly check-runs.
• Participate in the month/quarter/year end close process to ensure a proper cut-off of expenses, and timely posting of relevant transactions.
• Review and reconcile statements of accounts from suppliers
• Works closely with Treasurer and Finance Department Manager
• Process various client chargeable disbursements as needed
• Process service invoices, expense reports, and petty cash requirements
• Verify discounts, terms, and approvals for invoices and payment requests

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: What We’re Looking For

Education/Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting or other related fields (business administration, economics, etc.) from an accredited university or program required.

Requirements:

• 3-4 years of full cycle accounts payable experience
• In-depth knowledge of Business Online Banking (Firm Banking) and SAP System highly desireable
• Excellent communication skills: verbal, written and presentation.
• Proficiency in the use of PC and Microsoft Office suite (Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word etc.)
• Excellent analytical ability to effectively analyze large amounts of financial data.

Preferred Qualification/What We’d Like to See:

• Ability to navigate complex multinational/multicultural organizations