Accounts Payable Analyst

Position: Accounts Payable Analyst

Location: Milwaukee, WI 53202

Duration: 03 Months with possibility to extend

Shift: to discuss during interview

Position Summary:

The Accounts Payable Analyst is responsible for interaction with various operating groups and vendors to provide payment processing support and issue resolution. This position will collaborate with the internal IT and Treasury groups on Accounts Payable related system enhancements. The Accounts Payable Analyst works with our international offices and vendors to ensure efficient processing of invoices and payments.

Key Responsibilities:

• The accounts payable analyst will be responsible for prompt processing, evaluation and reporting of invoices for payment.
• Evaluate all invoices to ensure proper documentation and approval prior to fulfillment of payment
• Guarantee all vendor accounts are handled precisely and ensure accurate and complete information
• Work together with account directors and heads of departments to obtain consent on appropriate expenses and research extraordinary or unusual payment requests
• Assist in opening and organizing mail, as well as handling and processing of emails for the accounts payable unit
• Verify discrepancies and resolve vendor invoice issues in a timely manner
• Process invoices received for payment
• Supervise vendor accounts and update as needed
• Communicate regularly with overseas offices
• Provides coverage (backup) to support other accounting and finance duties when necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Key Success Factors:

• Detail-oriented and self-motivated
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Skilled at identifying needs for process improvements and possesses the ability to work to implement those process improvements.
• Works independently and as part of a team to provide superior customer satisfaction to both internal and external customers.
• Interact positively with all levels of associates
• Ability to multi-task and complete tasks on time and with superior results
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop effective cross-functional working relationships
• Thorough knowledge of international geography and foreign currency exchange