Accounts Payable Analyst

Accounts Payable Specialist

Our client is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team. This role is responsible for ensuring the accurate and efficient processing of utility payments, invoices, and related financial transactions. The ideal candidate will bring strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience working in fast-paced environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Process utility account payments, including downloading, coding, and managing utility statements as required.
• Accurately validate and process invoices, including purchase order (PO) and non-PO invoices, rush payment requests, and large volumes of transactions.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain teams, business unit clients, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Follow up on invoice exceptions and resolve issues promptly.
• Participate in daily team meetings, track performance against key performance indicators (KPIs), and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with reviewing and processing invoices with holdbacks and withholding taxes.
• Manage inquiries and resolve issues related to invoices and payments.
• Support additional Accounts Payable tasks, including incoming mail reviews and other duties as needed.

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong proficiency in SAP; working knowledge of Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) is preferred.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and data entry skills.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills; able to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.
• Ability to handle high transaction volumes and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, including withholding taxes, taxes, and holdbacks.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
• High ethical standards and adherence to accounts payable policies and procedures.
• Experience in the oil and gas sector is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of direct accounts payable processing or related experience.