AP Analyst

General Summary

The Accounts Payable Analyst is responsible for computing, classifying, and processing AP invoices.

Works under immediate supervision; relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform functions of the job; some level of discretion or judgment is required.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Imports and sorts electronic invoices

• Validates information on electronic invoices

• Processes invoices for all UFP operations

• Provides customer service to internal and external customers via phone calls and e-mail, helping to identify and resolve problems, and recommend process improvements

• Maintains vendor correspondence via phone calls and e-mail.

• Assists in development and documentation of policies and procedures for all associated functions

• Assists the Corporate Accounting department with AP related projects

• Performs other duties as required

Job Specifications

Knowledge Required

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in accounting, or equivalent work experience

• Minimum 1 to 3 years’ experience in Accounts Payable or a closely related accounting function

• Working knowledge of processing controls and audit requirements for Accounts Payable or similar processing environment

• Preferred experience/exposure to Sarbanes-Oxley requirements

• Working knowledge of OnBase is preferred

• Working knowledge and proficiency in the use of computer and business-related software, including Microsoft applications (Excel, Word and Outlook)

• Working knowledge of various office equipment (computer terminal, scanner, etc.)

Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in the use of the English language in reading, writing and speaking

• Proficiency in the use of business math

• Ability to maintain and safeguard confidential and sensitive information

• Ability to successfully communicate with all organizational levels

• Ability to communicate clearly and politely via phone and e-mail with plants, co-workers and vendors

• Ability to develop relationships with vendors and internal customers

• Ability to prioritize and organize workload with minimum supervision

• Ability to follow directions and instructions

• Ability to analyze and interpret data to develop recommendations and implement changes

• Ability to work hours mandated by management

Conduct

• Highly motivated and enthusiastic

• Good interpersonal skills and good communication skills

• Strong organization skills and detail oriented

• Supportive of a Continues Improvement work environment

• Be a team player and support the Department and Company’s goals

• Conducts in a professional manner

• Ability to pass a drug test

Working Conditions

Working environment is favorable.  Requires sitting at a desk for long periods of time.