Accounts Payable Analyst

WHO WE ARE:

Together we are a world-class diversified manufacturer with a commitment from our team to proudly provide pure precision solutions to our customers, delivering superior quality, value and service.

Ferrotec (USA) Corporation is headquartered in Santa Clara CA with operations inBedford NH, Livermore CA and San Jose CA. Ferrotec is a rapidly growing technology company with a worldwide presence in a broad array of end products, manufacturing systems, and industries serving primarily the semi-conductor industry. We provide our customers with advanced material, component, system, and manufacturing solutions.

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR TEAM:

Ensures that Accounts Payable invoice processing is done timely, accurately and completely. Applies strong organizational skills to prioritize tasks and ensure timely workflow. Applies strong analytical skills in order to ensure integrity of data being prepared. Uses PC computer skills in a network-based automated accounting environment. Employs effective communication skills in supporting other departments and in day to day interactions.

Reports to the Accounts Payable Supervisor.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE:

• Responsible for ensuring that AP processes are done in an accurate and timely including processing, vouchering and posting of vendor invoices into the accounts payable system, processing of the weekly and monthly AP payment runs in accordance with standard procedure.
• Help lead transition from a paper-based to an automated format for AP processing and recording.
• Assists other departments in researching discrepancies, etc. and helps resolve vendor inquiries.
• Reconciles vendor statements and works with global affiliates to reconcile AP balances on a monthly basis.
• Review exceptions and strategize on best practice approach to efficiently clear them. Identify patterns in the exceptions to identify root causes and ways of eliminating them.
• Monitors and researches the unvouchered account to ensure that items are cleared timely.
• Prepares and/or reviews all monthly accruals in AP.
• At each quarter and year-end, ensures that a proper cutoff is achieved so that the general ledger is properly updated.
• Responsible for the preparation of appropriate documentation as required by J-Sox.
• Recommend improvements to accounts payable processes.

Achievement of objectives must include an over-riding commitment to quality that must permeate the areas of responsibility. Enable and Drive Change in the Organization.

WHAT YOU NEED TO JOIN OUR TEAM:

• Associates Degree in Accounting or equivalent
• Experience with accounts payable processing; experience in an environment shifting from paper-based to automated is highly sought.
• Accounting background in Accounts Payable, account reconciliation, month end close activities
• Proficient in Windows-based PC software packages such as Word, but strong Excel skills
• Good interpersonal and analytical skills
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and work independently
• Attention to detail

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Oracle business software
• Experience with Accounting in a Manufacturing Environment