Accounts Payable Analyst

Job Description

Accounts Payable Analyst | Mission Staffing

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at a financial services client, operating entirely within a remote environment. Our client is a specialized financial institution dedicated to providing essential services and robust solutions within the financial sector, serving a broad base of stakeholders. This position is vital for supporting the integrity and seamless operation of the company’s financial processes by meticulously managing all aspects of accounts payable. Your expertise will ensure accurate record-keeping, timely vendor payments, and contribute significantly to maintaining strong financial controls, fostering positive vendor relationships, and supporting the overall operational efficiency of the organization.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Remote
• Mission: Support the comprehensive accounts payable process, ensuring precise invoice handling, punctual payment preparation, and thorough financial reconciliations for the client.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Invoice Management: Handle the complete lifecycle of invoices, from their initial receipt to accurate coding, obtaining necessary approvals, and precise data entry into systems.
• Payment Execution: Prepare and process all vendor payments with a focus on accuracy and ensuring they are completed within established deadlines.
• Financial Reconciliation: Perform detailed reconciliations of invoices, payment records, and various vendor accounts to guarantee consistency and accuracy.
• Discrepancy Resolution: Provide essential support for expense management tasks and actively resolve any identified discrepancies or issues related to invoices.
• Customer Support: Act as a key contact for internal and external inquiries, providing clear information and excellent customer service.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities and recommend specific enhancements to current accounts payable processes to boost overall efficiency and accuracy.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Candidates should possess a foundational understanding of accounting principles and a comprehensive grasp of the full accounts payable process, ready to apply these in a corporate setting.
• Experience: At least 1 year of dedicated experience in an Accounts Payable or general accounting role, with a preference for previous work within a financial services company or another structured corporate environment.
• Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for efficient data manipulation, analysis, and reporting; strong communication skills essential for clear and effective interactions with both internal teams and external vendors; and exceptional attention to detail, critical for ensuring the highest level of accuracy in financial transactions and reconciliations. The ability to thrive and manage tasks effectively within a fast-paced, remote work environment is also key.
• Bonus: A Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Experience in supporting audit requests by preparing necessary documentation is considered a valuable asset.