Analyst, Accounts Payable Agency Accounting

Location

Richmond, VA: This position will follow a hybrid work-from-home/office model, with at least three days per week spent in the office. 

Role Summary

Responsible for creating, monitoring and analyzing reports related to operating costs for global parent company agency activity

Additional Responsibilities

• Generate cost accrual reports and provide detailed analysis for review by department management, operations, and procurement teams           

• Monitor and maintain accurate accounts payables records, reports, and analytical tools

• Research and address cost inquiries from global treasury and management     

• May update or recommend improvements to internal processes for expense reporting 

• Maintain and update dashboard and reports on team’s intranet page weekly for interdepartmental visibility

• Collaborate with cross-functional operations and offshore teams to resolve invoice and payment discrepancies 

• Responsible for documenting and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) for accounts payable team

• Verify and approve vendor records for onboarding and account maintenance

• Special projects as requested by management      

Core Required Skills and Competencies

• Ability to evaluate data, analyze, and problem solve

• Responsive and dependable with excellent follow through

• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills a must

• Effective and professional written and verbal communication skills

• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy

• Take initiative to pursue areas of research and make recommendations to management on effective course of action 

• Highly motivated with the ability to work independently and as a team member 

• Excellent multi-tasking, time-management, and organizational skills

• Strong analytical ability, acts objectively and plans for long-term implications

Function Specific Skills

• Previous reporting analysis a must  

• Accurate, detail-oriented payable analysis skills        

• Knowledge of principles, practices, regulations, and procedures as they relate to cost accruals              

• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel and proficient user of other Microsoft Office and G-Suite applications

• Proficiency using Looker BI platform or Looker Studio is extremely desirable 

• Direct and effective communicator with external vendors and internal operations teams         

• General knowledge of container industry payables is a plus

Required Minimum Years Experience

1+ Function specific 

Required Minimum Education

Associate's degree preferred