Accounts Payable Analyst (Hybrid)

Dow Jones

  • Princeton, NJ
  • Training
  • Full-time
  • 17 days ago
Job Description:About us:Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world's largest news-gathering operations globally. It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America's largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron's, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Investor's Business Daily, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, OPIS and Chemical Market Analytics. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).About the RoleThe AP Analyst provides financial, administrative and clerical support by ensuring payments are completed and expenses are controlled by receiving payments, processing, verifying and reconciling invoices according to established policies and procedures. You will work independently and take the initiative to resolve issues and suggest solutions for the betterment of the team and organization. You will report to the Sr. Manager, GFO, AP and be based in our Princeton, New Jersey office.You Will:
  • Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances
Monitor discount opportunities; scheduling and preparing checks; ensure credit is received for outstanding memosVerify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactionsReview aged creditor reports and clear outstanding credits and unpaid invoicesHandle daily reconciliation of invoice interfacesHandle workflow exceptions and clear them from the system according to established proceduresReview all applicable invoices to determine correct application of non-resident withholding taxTake ownership of Accounts Payable mailbox ensuring queries are responded to in a timely and professional mannerReview and analyze vendor spend reports to identify costs that can be pushed over to Purchase OrdersAssist in month end close processesAnalyze current processes and recommend improvementsAssist with gathering document support for SOX and financial auditsVendor creation. Review and validate records for all new vendors and register them on the AP systemVendor maintenance. Validate any requested changes to vendor records following our compliance policyYou Have:
  • Undergraduate degree and preferably with at least 1 year experience in the above areas (recent graduate with relevant internship experience will also be considered)
SAP experience is a plusBasic knowledge of general accounting principles, regulatory standards and compliance requirementsGeneral math skills and excellent data entry skillsProficiency in MS Office, including the ability to operate computerized accounting and spreadsheet programsHigh degree of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentialityExcellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills, a critical thinkerEffective verbal, listening and written communication skillsDemonstrates a sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlinesOur Benefits
  • Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
Paid Time OffRetirement PlansComprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance PlansEducation BenefitsPaid Maternity and Paternity LeaveFamily Care BenefitsCommuter Transit ProgramSubscription DiscountsEmployee Referral ProgramLearn more about all our US benefits#LI-HybridReasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.Business Area: Dow Jones - FinanceJob Category: FinanceUnion Status:Union roleReq ID: 40467

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