Accounting Operations Analyst

Primary Purpose of Position:

The Accounting Operations Analyst will play a key role in supporting the efficient and accurate execution of the system administration of the NexusPayables application and providing analysis and support to the Cash Management, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable functions.

Essential Functions:

NexusPayables System Administration

• Monitor the NexusSupport email inbox to answer questions and inquiries to support all Nexus users.
• Make requested workflow adjustments to meet the change in personnel at property locations, change in job title, or Business Unit permissions.
• Update general ledger (GL) assignments as needed.
• Review processing queues in Nexus: Communicate with the appropriate businessperson to expedite processing.
• Analyze invoice data by region, department, and user utilizing Microsoft Power BI. Communicate statistics to each department that includes invoice counts, invoice velocity, manual versus Business Process Organization (BPO), and NexusConnect invoice ingestion methods.
Review Security Manager quarterly and process updates to Nexus user profiles as required.

Cash Management

• Initiate daily electronic funds transfer activities utilizing CashPro, ensuring adherence to Company policy.
• Create Mortgage invoices with back-up in Nexus.
• Process intercompany billings and perform reconciliations to the general ledger for all Joint Venture and Third-party entities.
• Support the administration of the Commercial Paper Program, run monthly reports for Accounting and Financial Reporting, as needed.
• Provide back-up to the cash forecasting process.
• Balance and reconcile the operating bank account(s).
• Prepare the bank account reconciliations and adjustments
Produce cash analysis and present projection versus actual variances.

Accounting Operations

• Prepare historical payment files for analysis to expand the Virtual Card and Paymode programs to increase the number of electronic payments and rebate.
• Participate in and support the analysis of initiatives to improve processes and systems, which includes innovative technology projects.
• Assist in internal audit requests, ensuring all documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with internal controls for Nexus and Cash Management.
• Prepare annual SOC 1, Type 2 reports for NexusPayables, CashPro, and Enel X for review, annually.
Collaborate with other team members and management to assist with ad hoc requests.

Non-Essential Functions:

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration preferred.
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of Accounting Operations experience required.
• In-depth knowledge of Accounting Operations practices relating to Cash Management, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable practices preferred.
• Knowledge of JD Edwards accounting software desirable.
• Experience with a Procure-to-Pay software preferred.
• Familiarity with treasury systems preferred.
• Experience in reconciling bank statements desirable.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Ability to continually improve processes and prioritize functions.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills required.
• Ability to work in a demanding environment.
• Detailed oriented and proven problem- solving skills.
• Results oriented and desire to support new products & technologies.
• Possess a positive attitude with working with others.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to work independently and as a productive member of a team.
• Excellent customer service orientation.
Possess excellent communication skills both written and oral.

Physical Requirements:

• Involves work of a general office nature usually performed sitting, such as answering the phone and operation of a computer.
• Involves work of a general office nature usually performed standing, such as operation of a photocopier and a fax machine.
Involves movement between departments to facilitate workflow.

Internal and External Contacts:

• Regularly interfaces internally with the Accounting Department, Lease Administration, Senior Treasury Analyst, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Legal Department, and Tax Department.
Regularly interfaces externally with members of our banks, clients, and vendors.

Reporting Structure:

This position reports directly to the Accounting Operations Project Manager who provides supervision and guidance, and coordinates, evaluates, and monitors work performance on a periodic basis.

BXP is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected characteristic.