Sr Accounts Payable Analyst

Michaels Stores•Irving, TX

About The Position

The Sr. Accounts Payable Analyst will be responsible for the daily activities of the Non-Merchandise or Expense functions within Accounts Payable. Major Activities Administer daily accounts payable operations for non-merchandise spend and support. Monitor tasks related to invoice processing, payment issuance, manage customer/vendor data records and resolution to maintain minimal past due invoices in line with company objectives. Oversee 3rd party team members on functions within AP. Assure the reviews of applicable Sarbanes Oxley and federal and state regulations to ensure that the controls are properly followed, documentation is maintained, and the controls are still operational for assigned AP area of responsibility. Validate and document interface files and systems to ensure accurate data transmission and interfaces are operating as designed. Administer appropriate corrective action, as needed. Work with Finance Systems Team and vendor to enroll future vendors on electronic invoicing. Drive continuous improvements in each assigned AP process, including policy documentation. Serve as Subject Matter Expert on key projects that impact assigned Accounts Payable processes. Oversee generation and accuracy of Accounts Payable reports. Validate and issue the company 1099 reports, report the income to the IRS, and coordinate with the Tax team on Canadian T4 issuance. Serve as a functional backup for other areas within the AP/AR governance team to grow AP/AR end to end knowledge. Other duties as assigned

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Typing and 10-key
5+ years of related experience
Account Reconciliation experience
General Ledger experience

Responsibilities

Administer daily accounts payable operations for non-merchandise spend and support.
Monitor tasks related to invoice processing, payment issuance, manage customer/vendor data records and resolution to maintain minimal past due invoices in line with company objectives.
Oversee 3rd party team members on functions within AP.
Assure the reviews of applicable Sarbanes Oxley and federal and state regulations to ensure that the controls are properly followed, documentation is maintained, and the controls are still operational for assigned AP area of responsibility.
Validate and document interface files and systems to ensure accurate data transmission and interfaces are operating as designed.
Administer appropriate corrective action, as needed.
Work with Finance Systems Team and vendor to enroll future vendors on electronic invoicing.
Drive continuous improvements in each assigned AP process, including policy documentation.
Serve as Subject Matter Expert on key projects that impact assigned Accounts Payable processes.
Oversee generation and accuracy of Accounts Payable reports.
Validate and issue the company 1099 reports, report the income to the IRS, and coordinate with the Tax team on Canadian T4 issuance.
Serve as a functional backup for other areas within the AP/AR governance team to grow AP/AR end to end knowledge.
Other duties as assigned