GL Analyst, Accounts Payable

Company: Applied Materials
Location: Austin
Posted on: September 24, 2022

Job Description:

GL Analyst - Accounts PayableDescription: The GL Analyst/AP will report to the R2R Manager and has two main responsibilities: 1. GL Account Analysis & Accounting: day to day activities supporting Balance Sheet related accounts, including Trade A/P, Accrued Receivers, Down-payments, and AP Cash related accounts. This includes recording and reviewing Journal Entries, Account Reconciliations, Balance Sheet Review preparation, SOX control submissions, management of AP unclaimed cash process. This challenging role is best suited to an individual who can work as a team or individually on multiple projects simultaneously. 2. Process Lead & Improvement initiator: ownership of and management of Concur Interface, management of AP unclaimed cash, emphasis on electronic payments & receipts to move away from manual check payments and monthly review of AP master data vs Payroll data.In both cases there will be room and a necessity to improve areas with process change and use of automation tools such as RPA, Smart Close, or other. This role will also be in close collaboration with other North America Global Shared Services orgs such as Employee Spend Management, Accounts Payable team, AP Disbursements, and our off-shore business process outsource provider. Other internal collaborations will include workings will be with Internal Audit, Corporate Tax and Manufacturing Finance teams. Summary of Key Responsibilities:AP Balance Sheet owner, including preparer of BSR requirementsAP GL SME for projects, such as ERP integrations, automation projects or recon redesign etcProcess Lead and owner of Concur interface recon, escheatment process, master data compareProject Management capability with strong accounting & analytical skillsSOX 404 & External audit submissions Year End Certification of DeskTop Procedures with off-shore business process provider Backup responsibilities for other A2R analyst position which are Payroll centricKey Competencies:Accounting experience - understanding of how transaction impact financial statements Excellent organizational, communication skills (both written & oral)Accuracy and adherence to corporate governance Ability to deal with changeDemonstrates a drive for efficiency.Team playerEducation and Experience:Bachelor's degree with a major in Accounting with a CPA, CMA or MBA preferredMinimum 5-7 years of finance work experience. Project Management experience on Finance projectsExperience in support of audit requirements, SAP technical expertise and advanced excel skillsExperience with Concur, a plus Experience with BlackLine modules of Journals, Recons, Matching and Smart CloseFinance Project workQualificationsEducation:Bachelor's DegreeSkillsCertifications:Languages:Years of Experience:2 - 4 YearsWork Experience:Additional InformationTravel:NoRelocation Eligible:NoApplied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. PDN-974e76c0-c1ff-4ef9-b8de-4509fdf86976

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