AP Analyst

Job Profile

The AP Analyst in Columbus, OH supports the Global Accounts Payable Manager, ensuring that Accounts Payable activities are executed in line with the company’s methodologies. This role will work as part of a shared services function with global counterparts and responsibilities. An ideal candidate will contribute to establishing and maintaining internal controls to ensure accurate, complete, efficient, and timely recording and reporting of financial transactions.

Vista has a global reach with operational hubs across the globe and an expert workforce of over 4,000 aviation professionals. Vista's fast-paced growth and its relationship with the best partner operators open the door to lifelong career opportunities across the group - to create the best service in business aviation, in every region in the world. 

Analyzation/ Review:

• Able to analyze and interpret complicated financial data.
• Review expense accruals and assists in the preparation of month-end and year-end journal entries.

Performance/Reporting:

• Perform reconciliations of vendor statements to the AP sub-ledger.
• Support intercompany reconciliations and entries.
• Assist in the development, implementation and communication of Accounts Payable policies, procedures, and controls.
• Ensure vendor master data integrity and drive accuracy in all Accounts Payable reporting and KPI's.Assists with month end close, special projects and ad hoc reporting as needed.

Competencies:

Given the level of the individual contributor position within the company, expectation is the individual contributor demonstrates a proficient level of the following proficiencies/competencies. 

• Plan and organize work: Require the ability to create and use logical, systematic processes to achieve goals. Having the ability to visualize the steps needed to reach a goal and naturally organize the process, modifying, as necessary.
• Interpersonal communication: Effectively communicate, develop, and foster strong working relationships with drives team growth, engagement, and productivity.
• Collaboration: Working together to a common purpose to achieve team and business benefit. Enables individuals to work together to achieve a defined and common business purpose.
• Deliver consistent results: Follow through on tasks and goals so that support team/operations success and improvements. 
• Job Knowledge/Technical Knowledge:  Level of expertise in job and the extent to which new information and skills are applied.  Understands work responsibilities and adds to knowledge and skills. 

Required education and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a high volume, automated accounts payable environment.
• Experience with SAP or related large ERP systems a plus.
• Advanced proficiency using Microsoft Excel and databases.
• Understanding of US GAAP, standards a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, conflict resolution, presentation and customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities across multiple departments and workstreams.

Benefits:  

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans  
• 401(k) plan with generous company match with full and immediate vesting 
• Company Paid Life, Short, and Long Term Disability Insurance 
• Employee Assistance Programs 
• Mental Health Wellness Program
• Empty Leg Flight Benefits & Customized Travel Site with Delta Airlines 

The affiliated operating partners of Vista are equal employment opportunity employers. The affiliated operating partners of Vista do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. The affiliated operating partners of Vista also prohibit harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.