Accounts Payable Analyst

Company: Avery Dennison
Location: Mentor
Posted on: May 11, 2022

Job Description:

Company Description Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science company specializing in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of labeling and functional materials. The company's products and solutions, which are used in nearly every major industry, include pressure-sensitive materials for labels and graphic applications; tapes and other bonding solutions for industrial, medical, and retail applications; tags, labels and embellishments for apparel; and radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions serving retail apparel and other markets. The company employs approximately 36,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2021 were $8.4 billion. Learn more at At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are: Health & Wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment Paid parental leave 401K eligibility Tuition reimbursement Flexible work arrangements Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate Paid vacation and Paid holidays Job Description We have an immediate need for a results and customer service oriented Accounts Payable Specialistto join our dynamic Corporate Finance and Accounting Services team. The Financial Systems Analyst will be the subject matter expert for T&E using the Concur and I-Expense systems within the Oracle 12 environment in addition to being the subject matter expert in Controlled Disbursements. This role will support the North American business units, outsourcing business partner and partnering with appropriate business staff, on issue resolution, process improvement and various projects. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with at least 5+ years of progressive analytical work experience in a global company. Also, a solid understanding of business processes and business usage of systems, strict attention to detail, excellent time management and organizational skills, a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and be challenged, expert level skills in Microsoft Excel, and 5+ years of experience using enterprise wide financial systems, Oracle. RESPONSIBILITIES: This position will perform activities related to T&E Program Management, Disbursement process and analytical duties including, but not limited to: Working with the Accounts Payable department of the outsourcing provider using Concur and I-Expense Build effective working relationships with key customers in Business Units by serving as the primary functional point of contact for all T&E related systems, and Controlled Disbursement escalations, ensuring that issues are resolved in a timely manner and that root-cause analysis is performed Identify opportunities for process improvements and work with business partners to facilitate and implement necessary changes Support Corporate initiatives and provide subject matter expertise and assistance on assigned projects Ensure compliance of SOX and third party controls Ability to lead T&E system implementations PCard knowledge Skilled in documenting procedures. Build and maintain relationships with third party travel agencies, and banks Detailed functional knowledge of Corporate Travel Program and policies and banking requirements. Ensuring employee New Hire and Exit documentation is in place and standardized Prepare monthly reporting and metrics Developing a global communication plan for travelers to ensure timely submission of reports Enhance auditing techniques Look for enrichment opportunities for the T&E section of the Avery website Project related work Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance related area or equivalent experience 5+ plus years of accounting or financial system analysis in progressively challenging roles Working knowledge of Concur, I-Expense, Oracle systems a plus Knowledge of the end-to-end business AP processes and full understanding of their relationship with other business functions Advanced proficiency in MS Excel Results oriented with ability to effectively prioritize and manage workload Must be able to handle multiple tasks efficiently while demonstrating accuracy, thoroughness and orderliness in performing work assignments Ability to work independently and with functional and technical team members located at different locations, while building effective working relationships with key contacts Mindset of challenging the status quo and focused on continuous improvement Ability to embrace change Must exhibit the highest standards of business ethics and integrity compliance Additional Information All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. 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