Accounts Payable Analyst I

We are looking for a customer service oriented and proactive individual to ensure that our internal and external customers are supported effectively. Reporting to the AP Team Lead and receiving guidance from US based functional manager, you are expected to manage the day to day responsibilities of the accounting department while working in a remote location from the functional accounting team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in the United States (US); excel skills, a high level of attention to detail, and the ability to learn new systems and processes quickly and easily. We maintain a flexible schedule policy, but this position will mostly report night shift.
Responsibilities:
Assist with the preparation of monthly commission statements, collaborate with sales managers, and respond to queries from external sales representatives
Month-end closing of the inventory sub-ledger including preparation and posting of journal entries, reserves, accruals, and provisions, as appropriate
Manage SAP Concur
Monitor and manage AP Inboxes
Process invoices for payment
Reconcile balance sheet accounts as assigned
Perform ad-hoc research and analysis of information from financial and management reporting systems
Assist with the design and testing of new functionality, modules, and fixes of the accounting software, as needed
Maintain documentation of policies and procedures
Cross-train additional functions in the accounting department to support other team members
Act as a backup for accounting team
Other duties as necessary
Requirements
3+ years work experience in an accounting department especially in the accounts payable dept.
College degree in Accounting
Advanced Excel skills required
Knowledge of Oracle EBS and/or Hyperion, a plus
Excellent written and oral communication skills; an active listener with lively tone of voice
Outstanding customer service mindset and skills
Advanced MS Office skills especially EXCEL, WORD & POWERPOINT
Nice inter-personal skills with the ability to work effectively with groups and individuals
Good professional skills with the ability to effectively work with individuals and groups at all levels of the organization; ability to work independently and as part of a team
Good time-management, organizational and problem-solving skills
Analytical, detailed-oriented mind comfortable with numbers and spreadsheets
Willingness to adapt to changing business needs and deadlines
Ability to study and apply new information independently
Ability to work accurately with close attention to detail
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Continuous improvement mindset
Possess a work ethic that includes neatness and punctuality
Benefits
Free lunch meal, fruits, snacks, and drinks (if you are in an onsite shift)
Onsite gym with a free professional instructor
Weekly fitness activity and an annual fitness challenge where you can win up to 70,000 PHP
Weekly engagement activities with prizes that are up to 3,000 PHP
Free upskilling academy to improve your performance and skillset
State-of-the-art facilities from toilets to your workstation
Amenities such as sleeping quarters, game area, chat room, shower room

Work arrangement
No