Accounts Payable (AP) Analyst

Position Overview:

We are looking for an Accounts Payable (AP) Analyst who will take ownership of the full cycle AP process.  This person will partner across the organization and work with vendors to ensure AP processing is completed accurately and timely to support month end financial reporting, while certifying appropriate controls and processes are being adhered to.  The successful candidate will be solutions oriented with the ability to proactively diagnose, and problem solve issues that may arise.  

 

Responsibilities: 

• Ensure all vendor invoices are paid according to terms, review vendor account schedules for past due invoices.
• Collaborate with and establish cross-functional relationships across the ARKA business as well as vendors. 
• Support matters affecting the general ledger; including the coordination and communication of month end/year end invoice accrual process, year-end audit support and preparation of various month or yearend journal entries. 
• Analyze vendor statements and complete timely account reconciliations, including accounts payable liability, clearing accounts and PO/Non PO invoices.  Ensure timely identification and resolution of issues. 
• Complete monthly invoice accruals for month-end close. 
• Process electronic invoice upload files into SAP ERP system.
• Manage the processing of wire payments using online banking system.  Resolve any issues where necessary.   
• Complete corporate purchasing card monthly reconciliation. 
• Support internal and external audit activities and reporting as necessary. 
• Support any ad-hoc departmental projects as required. 

 

Education Requirements: 

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline a plus.    

 

Experience Required: 

• 4+ years of accounts payable experience
• Proven experience in owning and driving AP processing for accurate and timely results.

• Strong prioritization and organization skills, with the ability to manage a high volume of AP invoices with various levels of complexity while maintaining a high degree of flexibility.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to lead, resolve and escalate daily issues
• ERP experience required; SAP preferred. 
• Well versed in Microsoft Office products, advanced Excel/modeling skills required. 

 

EHS/Environmental Requirements:

• Able to lift/move computer and printer equipment

 

Collaborating with world class experts, you will have the opportunity to develop innovative solutions in fulfillment of our customers’ requirements.  We believe in our mission, and we believe in supporting our employees.  We offer policies and programs that provide opportunities for continual learning, career growth and work/life balance along with a full suite of health and welfare benefits. 

Employment with ARKA Group is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check and drug screen.

 

Due to contract requirements, US citizenship is required.  Additionally, if you are a dual citizen (a citizen of the US and another country), the Company must obtain approval for you to have access to the information required for this position.  You will not be able to begin employment until such approval is obtained and this may take several months.

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

 

ARKA Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.