Accounts Payable Analyst

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North American Lighting Inc., member of the Koito Group of Companies, is the largest tier one automotive exterior lighting manufacturer in North America. As the market share leader in exterior automotive lighting, NAL provides advanced lighting technology, engineering design expertise, and state-of-the-art production capabilities to auto makers based in North America and around the world.

North American Lighting (NAL) is looking for an Accounts Payable Analyst - I to join our team. The ideal candidate will work under moderate supervision performing a variety of assigned tasks that include reviewing, analyzing and processing invoices for NAL purchased materials and services for payment.

Knows and applies fundamental accounting concepts, practices and procedures. Works under moderate supervision performing a variety of assigned tasks that include reviewing, analyzing and processing invoices for NAL purchased materials and services for payment. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to preform assignments.

• Analyzes and processes invoices for NAL purchased materials and services for payment
• Audits and reconciles payments for assigned vendors prior to funding in the weekly check-run
• Processes invoices into Accounts Payable system
• Reviews and processes foreign payables
• Performs research to resolve discrepancies and disputes with vendor billings
• Audits invoices for accuracy, obtains appropriate approval, and processes for payment
• Communicates with internal personnel to determine root cause of vendor discrepancies
• Interacts with various outside vendors to resolve open issues
• Assists with daily and month-end reconciliations of accounts payable sub-ledger to general ledger
• Coordinates month-end vouchering of non-invoice expenses
• Reviews non-PO invoices and processes for payment
• Performs reconciliations and analyses of vendor accounts and A/P general ledger accounts
• Prepares summaries and reports of vendor accounts and A/P general ledger accounts
• Analyzes past payments for pricing consistency and overall payment accuracy relative to receipts
• Provides training of department personnel on accounts payable processes and systems
• Monitors the payables processes insuring consistency in their application
• Makes recommendations for enhancements to departmental policies and procedures
• Supports continuous improvement of departmental processes to insure effectiveness and efficiency
• Performs other duties as assigned

Salary Range: $45,000 - $65,000

Your Background

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, or a related discipline, plus 0 to 2 years of experience in accounting, business, or a related function.
• Strong skills and abilities in the following areas:
  a) Business software packages, including MS Office 365 with a proficiency in Excel
  b) Organizational and planning skills
  c) Mathematical and analytical skills with attention to detail
  d) Written and verbal communications skills

World class health insurance plans

Award winning 401k plan

Relocation assistance

Paid time off (vacation,sick, holidays,etc)

Company sponsored wellness program including gym reimbursement

Diversity at NAL:

The mission of NAL’s Diversity Committee is to facilitate NAL’s ongoing and continuing efforts to foster a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect, for the benefit of all Team Members from different backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities that represent our communities.

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All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, genetic information, and veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.