Accounts Payable Analyst I

Securitas Technology, part of Securitas, is a world-leading provider of integrated security solutions that protect, connect, and optimize businesses of all types and sizes. More than 13,000 colleagues in 40 countries are focused daily on our purpose to help make your world a safer place and our commitment to deliver an unparalleled client experience. With clients at the heart of all we do, our people, knowledge, and technology power our connected ecosystem of health, safety and security solutions and services.

The Accounts Payable Analyst I is responsible for providing support to internal and external customers as a subject matter expert in invoice processing, AP related system transactions, and internal controls related to the purchase to pay process. This role assists with Accounts Payable Invoice Approval (APIA), Interfaced transactions, EDI Interfaced invoices, GRIR (Good Receipts Not Invoiced/Invoices Not Receipted) analysis, processing of invoices to reconcile vendor statements, and audit. A high level of accuracy and attention to detail is critical due to the volume of inquiries received. The overall goal of the team is to process payments accurately and timely, maintaining organizational controls, and striving for high internal and external customer satisfaction.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• General knowledge and understanding of Financial Accounting and internal controls related to the purchase to pay process
• Support Accounts Payable Department with exception based processing and reconciling invoices
• Handle the monthly clearing of transactions for GRIR based on company policy
• Maintain communication with external and internal customers
• Resolve a variety of routine internal and external inquiries concerning account status, including communicating the resolution of discrepancies to appropriate persons
• Handle requests for information/reports from management, auditors or other business units
• Assist in the development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department and process improvements
  
  
  

Education, Experience, And Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in Accounts Payable or related accounting/technical experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a related Accounting/Technical field is preferred or equivalent experience
• Advanced Excel skills (vlook up and pivot tables)
• Strong ERP experienced 3-way match required – SAP preferred
• Quick thinking, strong attention to detail and self-starting capabilities
• Problem solving, analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to analyze, develop and implement responses to operational process challenges
• Ability to be an effective team member and display initiative
• Expert understanding of business processes of accounts payable
• Strong work ethic, high integrity
• Excellent communication skills
  
  
  

We are a nationwide provider of security solutions and an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Our core values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness are proudly demonstrated daily by our employees to our customers and the communities we service.