The Apparel Group, Ltd Looking for Accounting Analyst at Lewisville, TX Full Time

The Accounting Analyst is responsible for daily activities related to business transactions of the accounts payable department. This position will work closely with the business and outside vendors to ensure the highest level of vendor satisfaction. Additionally, this role will be responsible for providing assistance in support of the department throughout the month, month-end close, and annual audit.

**This position is onsite 4 days/week (Monday through Thursday), remote on Fridays, located at 883 Trinity Drive, Lewisville, TX.

Essential Functions

• Timely and accurate posting of all vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding and compliance with company policy.
• Research vendor accounts – review and reconcile vendor balances.
• Maintain updated aged payable details for each vendor account.
• Partner with vendors to resolve issues with payment processing.
• Setup new vendor accounts in accounting system.
• Maintain vendor database.
• Work closely with various departments to resolve invoice posting errors.
• Create weekly check run reports for analysis.
• Prepare annual 1099’s.
• Support annual audit within the accounts payable function.
• General administrative responsibilities.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist management with special projects.
• Prepare additional analysis as requested.
• Assist with planning and implementing changes in the accounting system; best practice in the accounts payable area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Education: Accounting/Business degree or combination of experience.
• Experience: 2 years accounts payable experience.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to interact with all levels of the organization and motivate others to accomplish common goals.
• Meticulous, results driven, with a focus on process improvement.
• Must be flexible and able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent knowledge of Excel. Prior experience with Lawson a plus.
• Systems: Lawson M3, Business Objects, MS Office Suite.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

*** WE ARE NOT SEEKING ASSISTANCE FROM ANY STAFFING AGENCIES. ALL RECRUITMENT FOR THIS ROLE WILL BE DONE IN-HOUSE***