Accounting Assistant

Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to support our financial operations. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience in managing vendor relationships, and the ability to resolve payment issues efficiently.
Responsibilities:
Conduct deep dive analysis on past due payments to identify root causes within the supply chain or internal systems. Lead resolution by performing follow-up tasks, communicating improvement opportunities, and agreeing on action plans with stakeholders to prevent recurrence.
Analyze key supplier payment trends to determine mediation requirements. Use trend data to prioritize overdue accounts, identify patterns in payment failures, and escalate systemic issues.
Act as the main point of contact for top suppliers. Build strong business relationships, create mutual trust, and resolve payment conflicts proactively to avoid shipment holds or business interruptions.
Address all account-related inquiries and concerns from vendors. Ensure vendors are aware of and actively using tools to track payment status, raise disputes, and self-serve on overdue items.
Manage escalations by triaging critical overdue cases, coordinating with internal teams to expedite resolution, and providing timely updates to vendors and leadership to prevent further business impact.
Requirements:
2 years of experience in a similar role.
B.Com, CA, or any Finance degree.
Required Skills:
Good analytical skills to review vendor history and identify anomalies.
Proficiency in MS Excel - pivot tables, VLOOKUP, conditional formatting, data validation.
Experience with SQL - using queries to extract and analyze payment data.
Knowledge of MS Access or similar database tools.
Familiarity with data visualization tools (QuickSight, Tableau, or Power BI).
Preferred Skills:
Root cause analysis and problem-solving.
Financial reconciliation and accounts payable/receivable knowledge.
Trend analysis and pattern recognition.
Stakeholder management and vendor communication.
Written and verbal communication.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work independently and manage priorities.

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