Job description

Position: Senior Accounts Payable Analyst

Location: Washington DC

SPS Consulting is looking to identify an accounting specialist to join a large scientific organization located in Washington DC. Ideal candidate will be able to work independently and as part of a team, innovate, develop, and constantly strive to improve the accounts payable process. Aspire for excellence by having a positive attitude and strong work ethic when interacting with vendors, managers and employees. Perform other duties, as assigned

Responsibilities:

• Serves as primary point of contact for vendor inquiries
• Research and resolve vendor payment issues
• Acts as the primary point of contact for employees and other system users regarding accounts payable items, including coding questions, payment status requests, and other questions as they arise.
• Monitor the AP email inbox and respond timely to all inquiries
• Assign inquiries to other AP staff and monitor resolution according to published SLAs
• Understand and communicate accounts payable process including approval flows, documentation needed to process, accounts payable review processing protocols, payment scheduling, and ensure all are done in a compliant manner
• Demonstrate strong research and analytical skills. Demonstrate the ability to articulate and solve problems by gathering and analyzing information and making decisions

Vendor Account Management

• Research outstanding checks and returned ACH/Wire payments. Work with AP Staff to update supplier records and to reissue payments, as necessary
• Research potential duplicate/overpayments and work with AR and Accounting to ensure proper accounting
• Work with the Tax Office to research outstanding checks eligible for escheatment (unclaimed property)

General

· Maintain certain AP general ledger accounts, including reconciliation and accuracy of account balances, to ensure accruals are proper, and all related payments are processed on a timely basis. Assist with month-end and year-end processes.

Work independently and as part of a team

· Innovate, develop, and constantly strive to improve the accounts payable process

· Aspire for excellence by having a positive attitude and strong work ethic when interacting with vendors, managers and employees

· Perform other duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

· 2+ years of accounts payable experience.

· Must be knowledgeable and proficient in Accounts Payable processes and procedures.

· Must have strong communication skills, both oral and written.

· Must have strong knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office (i.e.MS Excel, MS Word, Internet, e-mail, etc.).

· Must have strong analytical and critical thinking skills

· Must have strong attention to detail, accuracy, good judgment, and time management and prioritization skills to meet deadlines.

· Prior experience with large ERP systems; PeopleSoft Financials 9.1 (or higher) experience highly preferred but not required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Washington, DC 20036: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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