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Title: Senior Accounts Payable Analyst
Location: US National – Remote
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Role
Splunk is a dynamic, fast-paced and high-growth company, and we are looking for an ambitious and experienced Senior Accounts Payable Analyst to help support the business. This role requires a highly motivated inidual with high attention to detail, excellent problem-solving abilities and a positive attitude. The ideal contender should have the skills to work independently as well as in a team setting and demonstrate strong organizational skills along with the aptitude to multi-task and prioritize workload to meet critical deadlines and thrive in a highly driven environment. You will collaborate with various functions across the organization domestically and internationally to ensure efficient and timely operations of the AP function. This position will report to the Sr Accounts Payable Manager.
Responsibilities
- Proficiency in processing high volume of data accurately and efficiently to assist with monthly/quarterly delivery of AP reporting/critical metrics and KPI requirements for leadership as needed
- Responsible for the monitoring and cleaning of the AP aging report for all subsidiaries which includes providing monthly explanation for 60+ days old invoices
- Support cash management by reviewing and maintaining an up-to-date and accurate AP Invoice Aging and effectively communicate and raise issues to manager in a timely manner
- Review multiple control reports and assist with urgent requests by supplying information quickly, efficiently and accurately in an organized manner while identifying the root cause and addressing issues as needed
- Participate in collecting relevant data, preparing trend reports and assisting in analyzing the data and presenting the findings to managers. Includes AP flux analysis, aging top vendors, aging trend analysis, and DPO calculation
- Responsible for the preparation and completeness of monthly and quarterly metrics and KPI reporting requirements
- Perform monthly end close procedures, quarter-end and year-end duties, reconcile auto-debited and manual payments, including posting manual journal entries and account reconciliations. Resolve reconciling items in a timely manner
- Responsible for the preparation and completeness of Form 1099s and maintaining the records of all suppliers
- Effectively collaborate with cross functional teams such as but not limited to Accounting, Tax, Procurement, FP&A, and the BPO
- Liaison between AP Analyst and auditors for PWC request for quarter and year end audit
- Collaborate with AP team members to help maintain AP related accounting policies, including documentation of desktop and internal control procedures along with identifying and implementing process improvements and efficiencies by gaining better understanding of process gaps and system
- Execute the Accounting and FP&A team requests such as additional flux and quarterly cashflow analysis and special projects within scope and designated timeline as needed, including aligning with internal controls, assist with requests from internal SOX auditors, and annual external audit
- A back up for the AP Analyst with the full-cycle accounts payable process, including review and approve invoices to ensure that company’s policy have been followed and vendors are paid in a timely manner
- Assist the AP manager with managing inquiries which involves communicating requirements with management, vendors and business owners to ensure accuracy. Ability to assess and quickly escalate crucial issues to management
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting or finance
- 5 years or related experience, preferably in Accounts Payable or equivalent Accounting
- Experience with Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel), SAP, Ariba or equivalent
- Deep understanding of US GAAP
- ERP Implementation and User Acceptance Testing experience would be a plus
- Knowledge of operational accounting processes
- Critical thinker with experience working with systems, process improvements and automation
- Excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with management, team, peers, cross-functional teams and business partners
- Customer service attitude with a readiness to tackle challenges in a rapid growing dynamic environment
- Perform tasks independently and complete projects with minimal supervision
- Strong organization skills, capability to prioritize, ability to follow through to completion, and tolerance for tight deadlines/time pressures
- Able to handle high volume of transactions in a fast-paced environment