Accounts Payable Clerk

Job Title: Accounts Payable Clerk
Duration: 05 months.
Location: East Hanover NJ 07936.
Description:

• In Accounting & External Reporting we are a team of experts dedicated to ensuring absolute integrity and accuracy of our financial data and reporting, delivering results with speed and data that enables insights for Enterprise Value Creation.
• The Sr. Accounting Analyst will support the North America Ventures accounting processes for areas including accounts receivable, customer deductions, collections, general ledger accounting, and internal controls. You will also coordinate with our shared services partners; Genpact and Client.
• Strong accounting/finance knowledge and analytical skills as well as good communication skills and assertiveness are key to be successful in this role.
• The role includes improving processes in the assigned areas as well as ensuring monthly, quarterly, and annual activities are completed accurately and on a timely basis.
• A strong background in and affinity to financial systems is required, including experience in NetSuite, trade promotion management tools, and Blackline.

The position will report to the Accounting and Shared Services Manager, NA Ventures
How you will contribute
You will:

• Provide guidance and point of escalation for activities in the areas completed by our business partners.
• Ensure the validity of the NA Ventures balance sheet accounts.
• Manage compliance with our internal control framework and improve current accounting processes and controls.
• Ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual activities are completed accurately and timely.

What you will bring

• A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:
• Technical Expertise in accounting and external reporting including understanding of U.S. GAAP, IFRS or local GAAP, and of close processes and financial reporting systems. Expertise in complex technical accounting such as treatment of employee compensation and pension plans. Expertise in policy, controls and compliance design including SOX reporting. General knowledge of tax laws and indirect and direct tax.
• Demonstrated Experience in completing complex account analysis and issue resolution are key requirements for the role.
• Business Acumen and understanding of our business and finance beyond the accounting and external reporting scope. Big Four accounting firm experience preferred.
• Leadership Skills including proven business partnering and communication skills across a large global, public company. Experience working as a global finance leader managing global, cross-functional and business partner teams to drive timely and accurate results.
• Growth/Digital Mindset and the ability to identify strategic opportunities and leverage technology to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Integrity and sound judgement in all decisions and interactions aligned with our values, policies, and external regulations.

Job Responsibilities include:

• Provide resolution for the day-to-day AP queries from the Client partners and internal business teams.
• Bill and purchase order approvals in NetSuite and Tipalti systems.
• Travel reimbursement and credit card transaction approvals, uploads, and oversight.
• Collaborate with Tipalti support team and NetSuite IT team to find resolutions to system challenges and recommend system improvements.
• Assist with AP process standardization across Ventures entities.
• Support training for Ventures on AP processes.
• Support the month-end closing process and help analyze and resolve issues as they arise.
• Assist in standardization of internal control reporting across venture entities. Make recommendations for process optimization.
• Ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual activities are completed accurately and timely.
• Review balance sheet account reconciliations for potential risks.
• Work cross-functionally with internal business partners including Venture teams and FP&A.
• Help identify and lead projects to support accounting process improvements.
• Assist in the monthly governance process by identifying and communicating gaps.
• Ensure US GAAP and company policies are adhered to for all transactions.
• Support Internal/External Audit and Internal controls team with ad hoc accounting information and SOX controls documentation.
• Support other ad hoc tasks/projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science and/or Business degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA (desired)
• 5 years of accounting/finance experience with significant experience in accounting
• A strong background in financial systems is required with experience in NetSuite and Tipalti, a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in process management and process improvement.
• Strong influencing and communication skills, and ability to lead informal teams.
• Strong Excel skills, and ability to handle/analyze large amounts of complex data.
• Technical skills, problem solving, and a challenging assertive approach.
• Strong experience in account analysis with a background in Blackline a plus.
• Ability to work with details/understand business implications.
• Strong team player who manages collaboratively with all stakeholders
• Internal / External Audit experience

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