Role Purpose:

The Global Accounts Payable Analyst, Operations will be a fast, clear and independent thinker who is naturally curious about end-to-end processes, has an analytical mindset and has the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-centric and ever-changing environment.

The Global Accounts Payable Analyst, Operations will work closely with the Global Accounts Payable Senior Manager – Operations and the business process outsourcer (BPO). This role will provide exceptional service and adhere to a business model that drives the standard of the organization. This role will be part of the larger Global Finance Operations (GFO) team. The GFO team focus is on globalizing, standardizing and centralizing processes and procedures. This role will specifically support AP processes, including global vendor management, Accounts Payable helpdesk processes, invoice processing and payments.

Responsibilities

Service Delivery

• Act as support to the BPO.
• Support all aspects of the Accounts Payable function including vendor relations, vendor master data maintenance, invoice processing, disbursements, vendor reconciliations, aged AP items and Help Desk.
• Resolve or advance issues that come through the Accounts Payable Helpdesk.
• Work with vendors, finance teams, and internal customers to resolve Accounts Payable issues.
• Support system testing and new initiatives including acquisitions and mergers.
• Maintain working knowledge of the industry in addition to AP policies and processes.

Continuous Improvements

• Develop documentation on projects.
• Provide recommendations for process improvements.
• Perform special assessments and projects as needed.

Standards and Controls

• Prepare and review desktop procedures on new processes.
• Ensure compliance to existing policies and procedures, and adherence to regulatory and audit requirements.