Accounts Payable Analyst

BLS, we develop a partnership with our clients that enable us to identify supply chain issues and provide integrated logistics solutions that add value. We integrate our clients’ values, systems, and people with ours to deliver a seamless supply chain for optimal performance.

This Accounts Payable Analyst performs high volume of accounting and clerical tasks with emphasis on accounts payable and is mainly responsible for the AP payment preparations based on AP Aging and performs analysis of the accounts payable function and transactions. The AP Analyst must assure that all supporting documentation is complete and reconciled. Checks must be prepared and audited before dispersal. Supporting documentation must be filed in a manner that facilitates easy retrieval for audit purposes. Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.

* Review, analyze and process AP transactions and documentation, including invoices, debits, credits, authorizations, check requests, purchase orders, expense reports, and petty cash. * Interact with internal departments to facilitate the flow of paperwork required for invoice approval and payment. * Analyze vendor statements, reconcile and resolve differences with internal records. * Monitor key performance metrics and continuously identify opportunities to improve accounts payable processes. * Analyze, communicate and resolve process bottlenecks and breakdowns thru identification of root cause and implementation of preventive measures in conjunction with internal departments. * Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies and procedures. * Respond to and resolve vendor issues. * Responsible for proper setup and tracking of 1099 vendors. * Prepare or assist in the preparation of regular analyses and reporting by account and vendor for use by management. * Prepare any reports or journal entries as requested. * Assist with other Accounting Department tasks and special projects as needed. **SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES** This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

* Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance. * Minimum 2 years of AP experience. * Experience writing journal entries. * Back-office experiences in the transportation industry a plus. * Microsoft Great Plains and or TMW Systems software experience a plus. * Intermediate to Advanced in Microsoft Excel required. * Ability to manage priorities and workflows in a high volume / fast paced transaction environment. * Work product must be highly accurate * Must possess an acute attention to detail. * Ability to exercise sound judgment in monitoring and interpreting accounting standards and policies. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Self starter, strong organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills a must. * Familiarity with quality principles, including process improvement and ability to use technology to improve processes a significant plus. * Versatility, flexibility and willingness to work within changing priorities in a team environment. * Desire and ability to backup other Accounting positions a significant plus. **EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE** * Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years experience of accounts payable processing, administration and analysis. * Strong math aptitude and ability to work accurately with numbers. Good knowledge of bookkeeping procedures. Good organizational skills