What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Analyst position at Sika AG?
Company Description
With over 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries. Sika has offices in over 100 countries with over 300 manufacturing facilities and more than 33,500 employees worldwide. With annual sales of 11.5 billion dollars in 2022, our commitment to quality, innovation, and the environment as well as putting our customer’s needs first, encompasses why Sika is the global leader in our industries.
Job Description
Broad Function and Purpose of Position:
The Accounts Payable Analyst is responsible for vendor maintenance, reconciling vendor accounts and assisting with financial reporting. This role requires strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and knowledge of accounting principles and financial systems.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Monitor ACH and wire rejections, obtain corrected bank information, reverse rejected payments and ensure reissued payments go out successfully.
- Responsible for Vendor Maintenance: setting up/and or confirming new vendors, vendor and banking updates.
- Research payment issues.
- Assist with vendor relationships.
- Run productivity reports and perform analysis.
- Monitor Open AP report and assist with resolutions to close out open items.
- Assist in Intercompany Netting related activities as needed.
- Special Projects as needed.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting preferred
• 2 years of professional work experience in Accounts Payable preferred
• Good analytical skills • Strong computer orientation and proficiency with Excel is strongly preferred
• Strong relationship building and communication skills required to work with co-workers around the world and across all business levels
• Attention to detail, an ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Additional Information
Competitive Benefits: Health Insurance available day one, 401k with 5% company match, bonuses, year-end profit-sharing bonus, paid time off, and educational assistance.
Meaningful Work: Sika products enhance our surroundings and the work every employee completes helps positively impact daily lives by making our world stronger, more durable, and more reliable – every day.
Company Culture: Sika centers work culture around entrepreneurship where individuals have the power to make decisions, learn from mistakes, and define their career.
Community Involvement: Sika Corporation takes active roles in our community and aims to support volunteer work and charitable endeavors across the United States through rebuilding and giving back.
Sustainability Initiatives: Sika is committed to sustainable development, reducing environmental impacts, and assuming social responsibility. The company supports energy efficient projects and implements numerous measures aimed to boost economic, social, and ecological sustainability.
Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.
