Senior Accounts Payable Analyst

Overview

The Senior Accounts Payable Analyst compiles, classifies, records, verifies, and maintains data and payments to accounts payable and receivable records by performing the following duties. Also reviews and posts receipts and payments to appropriate ledgers, spreadsheets, records, and databases. Prepares, sorts, copies, files, and mails invoices, receipts, checks, correspondence, and other requested items. Audits invoices against purchase orders, researches discrepancies, and approves for payment.

 

Piston Automotive wasn’t just founded to make things. It was founded to make things better. And that begins with building better teams solely dedicated to achieving excellence at every level of execution through a combination of experience, expertise, and a deep seeded passion for what we do. Our assemblies consistently set the standard because our people consistently raise the bar.

 

Why Piston Automotive?

Competitive Wages, Paid Holidays & Vacation, Medical & Rx Plans, Dental & Vision Plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Life & Disability Coverage, 401K with Company Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Vehicle and Product Discounts

Responsibilities

• Prepares accounts payable checks.
• Investigates problems that vendors or purchasing agents have with obtaining payment for bills.
• Researches and processes charge backs, returns, refunds, freight charges, cost of lost or damaged goods, bad checks, and similar items.
• Answers accounts payable and receivable inquiries and follows up.
• Assists with related special projects, as required.
• Analyzes vendor accounts.
• Prepares analysis and summaries of accounts.
• Monitors accounts payable and receivable to ensure payments are accurate and timely.
• Assist in monthly and annual closings as well as year-end audit.
• Collects and researches data
• Designs work flows and procedures.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully
• Develops alternative solutions
• Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service
• Responds to requests for service and assistance
• Provides administrative and accounting support for special projects, process improvements, and other finance related requests
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Four years of experience as an Accounts Payable Accountant or a related role
• An Associate's degree (A. A.) in Accounting, Accounts Payable/Receivables or a related field
• Four years of experience with:
  • Accounting software
  • Spreadsheet software
  • Word Processing software
• Four years of experience writing business correspondence in a work environment.  
• A minimum of 2 years of experience editing work for spelling and grammar (Able to read and interpret written information).
• Two years of experience communicating with cross-functional teams (speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations). 
• Four years of experience presenting numerical data
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds

Preferred Skils/Qualifications:

• Four years of experience adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Four years of experience computing rate, ratio, and percentages as well as drawing and interpreting bar graphs.  

 

 

 

Piston Automotive, part of the Piston Group family of companies, is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the unique contributions of every employee. We encourage all candidates to apply for positions that match their skills and capabilities, ensuring equal consideration without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For any questions regarding job opportunities or the application process, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We are committed to providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the job search and application process, reinforcing our commitment to inclusivity for all job seekers.