Accounts Payable Analyst

Job Summary: The Accounts Payable Analyst is responsible for managing and processing all accounts payable activities, ensuring the timely and accurate payment of company bills, vendors, and other financial obligations. This role includes the preparation, review, and reconciliation of financial transactions related to accounts payable, and collaboration with other departments to resolve any issues.
Core Responsibilities: Process and enter supplier invoices into the accounting system, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. Verify the accuracy of invoices, coding, and receipts. Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies. Monitor and maintain accurate records of payments, ensuring proper classification of expenses. Handle communication with vendors and internal stakeholders regarding payment inquiries. Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes by providing necessary accounts payable reports. Prepare accounts payable reports for management as required. Assist in the preparation of annual audits and tax filings. Review and update vendor records in the system for accuracy. Resolve any issues related to accounts payable and payments, and escalate when necessary. Required Skills: BS in Accounting or other related discipline (or studying towards)2+ Years of Accounts Payable experience working in a high-volume, fast-paced environmentExcel – Intermediate to Advanced levelHigh level of accuracy and attention to detailExcellent customer service skillsWindows and other Microsoft Office ProductsExperience in the use of finance ERP's (Oracle would be advantageous)Retail accounting experience is desirable Preferred Skills: The ability to respond to and prioritize competing and often urgent requests in a calm and efficient manner while also maintaining high work standards and accuracyProven ability to plan, organize, and deliver results on time in a fast-paced environmentProven ability to take initiative, solve problems, and be resourcefulAn understanding of accounting principles and best practice finance systemsExcellent oral and written communicationA capacity and desire to support peers in the wider teamDemonstrated understanding of Customer experience and ability to build productive relationships with both internal and external CustomersProven ability to thrive in a busy, hands-on environment and maintain a positive, can-do attitudeObserve the Human Resource policies of the Company as varied from time to timeDemonstrate effective levels of data analysis skills and process improvement Administration: Ensure punctuality and accuracy of all paperworkEnsure reports are submitted in a timely manner to meet required deadlinesEnsure adherence to company policies and procedures at all times and continually keep abreast of changes to these as they occurEnsure holiday requirements do not impact company needs and adhere to LOVISA company policy Contribution to the Group: Contribute actively to the business's strategic directionContributes positively and energetically to group meetings and company eventsProvides an example for others to followParticipates in projects to improve the operation of the division/companyHas a positive can-do attitude at all times, while listening, challenging, and directingCoachable in all aspects, flexible and proactive in style Core Lovisa Competencies: Organizational understandingFlexibilityTeamworkCustomer serviceNegotiationInitiativeAttention to detailProblem solving abilityOpen and honest communication Dress Code: In presenting an image that reflects our brands professionalism, the Support Team will present as follows:
Professional smart casual; business appropriate. Always dress up, don't dress down