Accounting Analyst (Toa Baja, Puerto Rico, 00952)

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Position Summary:

Prepare General Ledger journal entries to support accurate financial records. Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely payments and collections. Maintain accurate financial records and reports, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. Work closely with other departments to provide financial insights and support strategic planning.

Main Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Evaluate KPIs and operational efficiency
• Prepare analytical reports and dashboards
• Preparing Trade Working Capital by Customer
• Support Budgeting and forecasting
• Perform three (3) way match for payment of Purchase Order invoices and process payment requests for non-Purchase Order expense invoices in an automated, high-volume, Workflow system.
• Review all invoices and identify taxable charges, assess proper Tax use
• Assure documentation gathering for tax audits as needed
• Prepare analysis of accounts/statements, reconcile payments, and ensure payments are up to date.
• Research invoice discrepancies and correspond directly with vendors and Distribution Center’s to request necessary documentation.
• Complete steps to request new/modify existing Vendor Address Book records.
• Assist in maintaining procedural documents (Standard Operating Procedures) for all job responsibilities
• Participate in strategic projects/initiatives and team meetings/activities
• Identify process improvements to the payables and receivables process
• Identify inefficiencies and improvement in the budget, and report variances
• Other projects or duties as assigned

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field with 2 plus years of related experience
• Previous experience (3-5 years) in accounting or finance roles is preferred, with a strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High degree of accuracy and proficiency in data entry
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks/projects at one time
• Must be able to meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook) has knowledge of basic formulas and pivot tables
• Attention to Detail: Strong analytical skills and attention to detail to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey financial information to stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions in financial processes.
• This position must pass a post-offer background and drug test

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Fully bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Experience working in a distribution/logistics/manufacturing environment
• Experience with supporting the Check Distribution process
• JD Edwards software experience
• Tax Knowledge

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the nature of our business regarding such things as delivery schedules, order inputs, selection, and Department of Transportation Hours of Service, overtime, attendance and punctuality are essential job functions. Should an individual in this classification not be able to adhere to this requirement due to a disability, they should contact their Human Resources department to see what, if any, reasonable accommodation may be provided.