Accountant I - ELS

The Accountant I for Accounts Payable will support Accounts Payable and Accounts Payable Settlement Operations for US & Canada, ensuring maintain vendor relationship providing the necessary information to suppliers/partners, resolving their inquiries and/or redirect them to the correct department in a timely and accurate manner. A candidate with strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a changing environment will be important qualities to the success of this position. This position will report to the Supervisor of Accounts Payable. 

BlackHawk Network - ELS

• Process invoice journals, general journal and know functionality of D365 and OCR.
• End-to-end understanding of Settlement and Accounting processes (AR,AP and GL)
• Effective communication skills – can communicate effectively in writing or orally with technical and non-technical team members both internally and externally.
• Report statistical information on monthly basis (Power BI knowledge is a plus)
• Follow up with suppliers/partners for missing statements and/or balance discrepancies.
• Create requests for supplier information update.
• Coverage for different tasks in AP during holidays, vacations, or workload requirements.
• Support with projects, when it is required. (Designing new processes and making recommendations for improvement on current processes is a plus)
• Reconciliate different accounts assigned.
• Maintain vendor/partner relationships and provide optimum customer service.
• Generate journal entries to support the Tax team.
• Analyze balance sheet reconciliations to support quarterly period.
• Provide support for external and internal audits.
• Assist with other duties assigned.

• Advanced English level is required (80% or higher).
• Accounts payable experience (minimum 2+ years).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite with advanced Excel skills (Vlookup, Pivot tables, formulas).
• Experience working with accounting ERP systems.
• Proactive and superior teamwork and strong customer service focus.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision under rigid time limits.