Junior Accounts Payable Payment Analyst

A highly skilled and detail-oriented Junior Payment Analyst to support and maintain our payment operations. This role is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day execution and reconciliation of payment activities, ensuring compliance with internal controls and external regulations. The Junior Payment Analyst will support the payments processing team and reconciliation of the checks. They assist and may be involved in analyzing payment trends and identifying areas for improvement. They work with senior analysts to ensure accurate and timely payments and support to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Essential Functions:

• Oversee daily check printing and assist the Senior Accounts Payable Payment Analyst.
• Sort checks by amount and acquire signatures where necessary.
• Ensure checks are couriered before the cut-off time and delivered to requestors (in the office) in a timely manner.
• Act as an escalation point for complex or high-value courier issues while maintaining the Courier tracker.
• Apply Manual Payment.
• Review and ensure accuracy of in-house check register and provide updated reports.
• Analyze payment data to identify trends, discrepancies, or potential risks.
• Assist in month-end close and audit processes as they relate to payments.
• Stay informed on evolving payment regulations and fraud prevention best practices.
• Assist in developing and maintaining departmental procedures and documentation.
• Assist Payment Analysts during the month end.
  
  

Additional Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with applicable company policies, procedures, and directives.
  
  

Machines, Tools and Equipment:

• Operate standard office equipment (i.e., personal computer, calculator, telephone, etc.)
  
  

Education, Training, Experience and Licensing/Certification Requirements:

• 2-year college degree in accounting or related field.
• Entry level experience in the accounting field
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of domestic and international payment methods and regulations.
• Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., preferably Workday) and MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Knowledge of banking platforms, payment gateways, or fraud detection tools.
  
  

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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