What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operating Payables Analyst position at Lockton?
Your Responsibilities
The Operating Payables Analyst reports to the US Accounting Ops Pay Supervisor. Their primary responsibility is to assist in processing all payments Lockton makes to non-carrier vendors and associates for expense reimbursement. Additionally, this associate will play an integral role in continuing to develop our offshore partners (GFSC). This role is for someone who takes initiative.
Responsibilities:
The Operating Payables Analyst reports to the US Accounting Ops Pay Supervisor. Their primary responsibility is to assist in processing all payments Lockton makes to non-carrier vendors and associates for expense reimbursement. Additionally, this associate will play an integral role in continuing to develop our offshore partners (GFSC). This role is for someone who takes initiative.
Responsibilities:
- Review and approve Concur expense reports in a timely manner.
- Review and provide feedback on the daily output/transaction levels of GFSC.
- Provide timely responses to Operating Payables SysAid tickets (associate questions).
- Create and track recurring payments.
- Make payments to Lockton’s Producers.
- Assist with returned payments or other payment issues (void and reissue).
- Assist with the annual 1099 process.
- Assist with the escheatment process for Operating Payables checks issued.
- Ensure that all deadlines are set and met, and quality and service standards are maintained.
- Partner with the Concur team to identify training opportunities and enhancements to help limit the number of expense reports flagged for manual processing.
- Partner with Concur team on complex issues and financial reporting needs.
- Identify areas for process improvements.
- Assist with the implementation of new accounting policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with all accounting department policies and procedures.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a bachelor’s degree in Finance with relevant accounting experience.
- 0-3 years of relevant analyst or similar accounting experience.
- AP experience preferred.
- Ability to convey a professional and positive image and attitude, and foster a team-based environment.
- Excellent computer skills including experience with MS Office software.
- Strong project management and time management skills.
- Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Ability to work both independently as well collaboratively in a team environment.
