Analyst - Accounts Payable

Summary of Position (Job Purpose) - Major purpose and functions of the position. Supports the Accounts Payable team by researching accounts payable issues, creating and running queries as needed, analyzing system generated reports, supporting AP tasks, and identifying process improvement opportunities. Perform monthly Lawson AP closing process. Review debit balances and AP interface errors. Assist internal and external customers with root cause analysis and issue resolution. Will work closely with peers to perform other routine tasks as assigned by the Director of Accounts Payable. Principal Duties and Responsibilities   -  Primary responsibilities listed in order of importance Assist with research and resolution of vendor payment issues utilizing internal and external resources Support Accounts Payable teams to execute activities supporting invoice payments, account reconciliations, payment investigations, and Accounts Receivable entry processing. Monitor all system interfaces, such as RETEK and MMS to Lawson, PLM to RETEK, MMS to KYRIBA and Lawson, and all EDI transmissions Prepare recurring reporting and ad hoc analysis for management review Perform monthly Lawson Accounts Payable closing process Review and update Accounts Payable interface errors Review and resolve debit balances Serve as department liaison to report systems issues, suggest improvements, and assist with problem resolution Lead system testing needed for IT projects related to Accounts Payable Gain and maintain a working knowledge of Lawson AP modules and all boundary systems, including, but not limited to, MMS, RETEK, OfficeTrax, Facility HQ, and Tango as they relate to Lawson AP functionality and assist with training of new users Creates the annual budget for all Disbursements departments Ensures monthly accruals and reconciliations are completed for all Disbursement departments Assist Director with defining KPIs and updating on a monthly/quarterly basis Minimum Requirements/Qualifications - Summary of knowledge, experience and education required. Bachelor’s degree in business related field or equivalent combination of education and experience in Accounts Payable, Accounting or related field required. Ability to analyze, compare and interpret data, format into reports and make judgements based on this knowledge Strong interpersonal and communication skills (Written, Verbal, Listening and Presentation) Must communicate effectively by listening, writing and speaking clearly and accurately and keeping the team and management informed. Strong computer skills - Excel/Power Point/Word expert; ability to write and run data queries Must demonstrate efficiency by planning, managing time well, having consistent attendance, being on time, being cost conscious and presenting improvements Self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume electronic Accounts Payable processing environment Experience with reading EDI Data Experience with running and creating SQL, Showcase, and Excel Add-In queries Organized, detailed-oriented and multi-task driven Ability to prioritize tasks to meet defined deadlines Desired Qualifications - Desired but not required. Financial accounting knowledge CAPP-Certified A/P Professional Experience with financial reporting tools Experience with audit inquiries by preparing and providing documentation This is not to a complete list of job duties: You may determine that you should perform other duties or the company assign you other duties. Also, this job description may be amended or added to as needed. Projected Salary: $65,000-$70,000/yr Family Dollar is an equal opportunity employer and committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We are committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  Full