The Accounts Payable Analyst is responsible for managing and processing all accounts payable activities ensuring the timely and accurate payment of company bills vendors and other financial obligations. This role includes the preparation review and reconciliation of financial transactions related to accounts payable and collaboration with other departments to resolve any issues. This position is require to be in office in TorranceCA.
This is not a hybrid role.
Core Responsibilities:
- Process and enter supplier invoices into the accounting system ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Verify the accuracy of invoices coding and receipts.
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
- Monitor and maintain accurate records of payments ensuring proper classification of expenses.
- Handle communication with vendors and internal stakeholders regarding payment inquiries.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes by providing necessary accounts payable reports.
- Prepare accounts payable reports for management as required.
- Assist in the preparation of annual audits and tax filings.
- Review and update vendor records in the system for accuracy.
- Resolve any issues related to accounts payable and payments and escalate when necessary.
Required Skills:
- BS in Accounting or other related discipline (or studying towards)
- 2 Years of Accounts Payable experience working in a high-volume fast-paced environment
- Excel Intermediate to Advanced level
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent customer service skills
- Windows and other Microsoft Office Products
- Retail accounting experience is desirable
Preferred Skills:
- The ability to respond to and prioritize competing and often urgent requests in a calm and efficient manner while also maintaining high work standards and accuracy
- Experience in Oracle.
- Proven ability to plan organize and deliver results on time in a fast-paced environment
- Proven ability to take initiative solve problems and be resourceful
- An understanding of accounting principles and best practice finance systems
- Excellent oral and written communication
- A capacity and desire to support peers in the wider team
- Demonstrated understanding of Customer experience and ability to build productive relationships with both internal and external Customers
- Proven ability to thrive in a busy hands-on environment and maintain a positive can-do attitude
- Observe the Human Resource policies of the Company as varied from time to time
- Demonstrate effective levels of data analysis skills and process improve
Administration:
- Ensure punctuality and accuracy of all paperwork
- Ensure reports are submitted in a timely manner to meet required deadlines
- Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures at all times and continually keep abreast of changes to these as they occur
- Ensure holiday requirements do not impact company needs and adhere to LOVISA company policy
Contribution to the Group:
- Contribute actively to the businesss strategic direction
- Contributes positively and energetically to group meetings and company events
- Provides an example for others to follow
- Participates in projects to improve the operation of the division/company
- Has a positive can-do attitude at all times while listening challenging and directing
- Coachable in all aspects flexible and proactive in style
Core Lovisa Competencies:
- Organizational understanding
- Flexibility
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Negotiation
- Initiative
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving ability
- Open and honest communication