Accountant I

Description:

Accounts Payable Analyst

40 hrs/wk 8am to 5pm, 1hr lunch) and are hybrid 2 days in office to the Plano Tx Office

Spanish proficiency - MANDATORY

The Accounts Payable Analyst will process, verify, and record invoices and payments, and manage expense accounts and budget reports for a particular brand operation.

What You'll Do for Us
Oversees reports regarding cash flow and payments; ensures correct payments are made in a timely manner.
Develops guidelines for proper handling and coding of invoices to maintain general ledger expense account and inventory records.
Analyzes expense reports and other invoices for accuracy and eligibility for payment.
Verifies payments before management approval signature is added by reviewing invoices, accounting entries and vouchers.
Reconciles accounts payable total and general ledger with other applicable records (e.g., subsidiary vendors ledger).
Review and record promotional sale allowances and proper invoicing costs
Facilitates correct and timely preparation of budget reports and purchase journals.
Ensures proper recordkeeping of purchases for use in tax preparation and periodic audits.
Ensures employer identification numbers or social security numbers have been collected from all vendors for the payables clerk to prepare and submit 1099s.
Ensures proper maintenance, filing, and storage of records in case of audits.
Conduct meetings and maintain timely communication with stakeholders to review and implement a course of actions which ensures adherence to Internal controls and supports the highest standards in financial integrity.
Supports continuous improvement strategy through financial analysis and ad hoc reporting.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Finance & Accounting is needed. CPI/CPA is a plus.
5+ years of professional experience in similar positions or similar function and experience in Accounts Payable, Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting and familiar with ERP systems and productivity/reporting software.
Candidate must have prior system knowledge of SAP & QuickBooks. CitiDirect is a plus.
Must have a firm understanding of Accounts Payable processes and controls: payment terms, vendor master data management, supplier policies, payment bank systems, etc.
Must have a firm understanding of absorption accounting and standard costing.
Strong understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Practices) and working knowledge of internal control principles.
Knowledge of local accounting and tax legislation is ideal.
Proficient in Microsoft Office. Power BI & Microsoft Excel to include dashboard creation, macro development, and modeling is a plus.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment; able to multi-task with proven follow-through and adherence to changing priorities and deadlines.
Spanish proficiency extremely preferred