Overview

We are looking for a Payable & Expense Analyst to add to our Accounting team. We are looking for a candidate that thrives on details and accuracy, adhering to and interpreting policies, and enjoys analyzing data and challenging findings with various stakeholders. This role will work cross-functionally through supporting the accounts payable and expense reporting processes. This role reports to the AP & Treasury Operations Manager.

Job Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy of vendor invoices and record them in the accounting system with proper coding and ensure sufficient documentation is always maintained

• Mark bills as paid in the accounting system

• Review automatic payments and credit card payments to ensure proper recording, documentation, and appropriateness of payments

• Manage billing inquiries, such as payment methods and payment remittances

• Assist with bank and credit card reconciliations

• Assist with monthly financial reporting and provide analytical support

Expense Reporting Responsibilities

• Manage employee expense reporting process through a detailed review of employee expense report submissions and ensuring compliance with applicable internal purchasing and travel policies

• Verify accuracy of accounting treatment for all expense reporting transactions

• Facilitate reminders to ensure timeliness of expense reporting

• Confidence in communication with all levels of the company with the ability to ask challenging questions related to employee expenses

• Ability to balance policy adherence while maintaining strong relationships with individuals across all departments

• Support employee credit card administration with manager and ensure proper setup on the employee expense reporting system

Qualifications and Skills

Required

• Minimum 2 years of general accounting or accounts payable experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or 2 years of additional relevant experience

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Exceptional problem-solving skills

• Strong working knowledge of Excel

• Proficiency in accounting systems and software

• Excellent attention to detail

• Excellent organizational skills

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to diplomatically approach team members to discuss sensitive financial matters

• Ability to use professional judgment to escalate matters when necessary

• Flexibility and ability to display sound judgment while operating in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

• Experience using NetSuite ERP

• Experience with expense reporting tools a plus

• Experience with Zip (procure to pay tool) a plus

Physical Requirements

• Standard office working conditions which includes but is not limited to:

• Prolonged sitting

• Prolonged standing

• Prolonged computer use

• Lift up to 50 pounds

• Remote role based out of Ann Arbor, MI

• Remote employees work primarily from home or an alternative work space.

• Travel requirements – expectations 5-10% etc

Please note that the listed salary is based on a position located in Michigan. Our salary ranges can vary for different locations in the United States.

$80,000 — $130,000/year