AP Accountant II

Position Purpose:

This position is responsible for ensuring that all suppliers and employees are paid in an accurate and timely manner, which will provide accurate cash outflow. This position is accountable for taking a leadership role, to evolve with the needs of the business and to think and act strategically to identify areas to aid in Lindt's overall profitability.

This is a hybrid role that requires three days per week in our Stratham, NH corporate office.

Accounts Payable Processing

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of all accounts payable related to designated supplier list to ensure the integrity of cash flow.
• Handle all incoming mail and properly capture/scan incoming AP documents (as needed).
• Independently review incoming documents into the AP Workflow system to ensure accuracy.
• Properly review and match PO-related invoicing in the AP Workflow system.
• Process and post details of business transactions (invoices, manual checks, etc.) into the AP Workflow system as needed.
• Regularly review the AP Workflow system to ensure aging documents are addressed.
• Provide support (as needed) to users in the business for the AP Workflow system.
• Respond to supplier inquiries in a timely manner.
• Ensure follow-up on stale-dated payments (checks and virtual credit cards).

Business Partner Record Support

• Review new setup requests to ensure completeness and provide AP data inputs.
• Confirm change requests related to AP-related data points.
• Provide feedback to LSNA or LSUS Master Data in relation to harmonized records.

Weekly Payment Processing

• Review payments for accuracy including but not limited to; active suppliers, payment discounts and terms.
• Print, match and mail all physical checks.
• Process the electronic file for Positive Pay documents from SAP to the bank.
• Compile, enter and process all domestic and foreign wire payment transactions into the bank.
• Ensure wire payment data / backups are uploaded into the 3^rd party repository in a timely manner.

General Accounting & Reconciliations

• Perform EOM closing duties as assigned and in support of a timely close for LUSA - including appropriately utilizing the Task Manager and Balancer systems and providing accruals and reporting as needed.
• Ensure accurate and timely reconciliation of General Ledger accounts associated with:
  
  
  
  • AP clearing accounts assigned
  • Other accrual accounts as assigned
  
  
  
  

Systems & Development

• Actively create and participate in any support tickets related to SAP or the AP Workflow system.
• Manage the relationship with the AP Workflow system supplier, including but not limited to;
  
  
  
  • Facilitating / attending meetings (some travel may be required)
  • Escalating support cases
  • Testing new releases / product updates
  
  
  
  
• Assists in the development and automation of reporting, identifying potential issues of process changes, and in mitigating any financial or consumer impacts.
• Brings suggestions forward to help formulate plans for corrective action and supports the implementation of corrections/enhancements when needed.
• Actively participates in the continual strengthening of internal controls through process analysis and risk assessment with a focus on automation, streamlining workflow processes and procedures, and presenting findings and recommendations to Management.

Additional Duties

• Utilize the document archiving system, including scanning and indexing as needed.
• Compile reports for both internal and external customers as needed.
• Assist in other projects, including but not limited to; research, reporting and year-end audit support.
• Perform ad-hoc administrative duties as needed.