Financial Analyst I

Financial Analyst I

Process accounts payable invoices using the various methods of payment and provide the positive pay and ACH files for the bank.

Set up vendors in Great Plains following the vendor management policies.

Contact vendors in reconciling invoice activity to vendor receipts.

Accrue / report use tax as required.

Process 1099 forms at year end.

Provide vendor setup forms and request payment from corporate AP for SAP related manufacturing activities.

Communicate with internal customers such as Purchasing & Receiving, Sales & Marketing teams, and management on vendor invoicing issues.

Perform various month end close duties including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis for actual versus budget / forecast.

Assist in daily Great Plains billing activities during high volume study launches and for personnel backup and coverage for ERA Golden and Ireland sites.

Process cash applications from the various methods of payment and reconcile the bank activity.

Contact customers for collections per established credit and collections policy.

Communicate with internal customers such as Customer Service, Sales & Marketing teams, and management on customer invoicing issues, credit hold and collection issues.

Participate in audit support activities and other duties for the finance team, as requested.

Requirements :

Bachelors degree in accounting, Finance or Business is preferred.

Minimum of 1-3 years relevant work experience in a similar role.

Experience with Great Plains is strongly preferred.

Strong professional communications skills both verbal and written in this customer / vendor facing role.

Understanding of the Procure to Pay cycle.

Knowledge of US GAAP.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.