Accounts Payable Analyst, Shared Services (Temp) - Prairie Material

Summary:

To facilitate payment of vendor invoices through data entry into an ERP system, ensuring the payment request is authorized, accurate, processed in a timely manner, and in accordance with the processes and procedures of VCNA's Procurement to Pay cycle. This position will also identify any outstanding vendor issues, communicate and resolve them with the respective business area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Entry of invoices and matching to the appropriate authorized documents
• Process both simple and complex invoices with cross company codes and multiple cost center allocations
• Prepare ad-hoc reports and vendor payment analysis
• Reconcile vendor statements
• Investigate errors in the Procure to Pay Cycle and identify the root cause and resolve then with the respective business area
• Assist on special projects , as assigned, including system enhancement and testing

Minimum job requirements:

• Three to Five years' experience in accounting, accounts payable or similar role.
• Proficient with MS-Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, and Word).
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail and aptitude for figures
• Good communication skills, verbal and written
• Able to work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to deal with projects and timely follow-up as needed
• Ability to multi-task and strong organizational skills
• Experience in dealing with sales tax is preferred
• Knowledge of working with SAP is preferred
• Experience with OCR software is preferred

Qualifications:

• Working in Multiple systems a must
• Excellent communication skills, verbal, and written
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to deal with projects and timely follow-up as needed
• Ability to multi-task and strong organizational skills