Accounts Payable Analyst - Vendor Data Management

Company: Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.
Location: Newport News
Posted on: February 11, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description:Role and Responsibilities :Responsible for maintaining vendor data integrity to support operational efficiency, purchasing, business reporting, and analytics. Also, ensures compliance with IRS 1099 tax reporting rules which includes processing approximately 6,000 1099 forms yearly

• Responsible for the maintenance of vendor records across various databases and systems within the FEI Accounts Payable framework
• Set-up and facilitate negotiation of payment terms for vendors and ensure the terms are applied consistently across business units
• Assist in the preparation, issuance, and resolution of 1099 tax forms
• Maintain knowledge of tax forms 1099-Misc, 1099-A, 1099-C, 1099-R, 1098, and 1098-C
• Coordinate the process and automation of various tasks and procedures to improve work flow and streamline processes
• Collaborate regularly with other team members to maximize idea-sharing and operational excellence; facilitate cross-functional work within the group
• Provide general reporting and analytics on vendor activity
• Support fraud prevention by reviewing and analyzing payments for trends and anomalies.Qualifications :
  • Must be able to register with the IRS as an authorized user of their E-services TIN matching web site and have filed federal taxes within the past two years
  • Requires one to two years minimum accounts payable processing experience
  • Demonstrate knowledge in performance of basic- to intermediate-level commands in Microsoft Excel
  • Outstanding and professional written and oral communication skills
  • Strong problem solver in a high-volume, time-sensitive environment
  • High level of organizational skills, a detail-oriented nature, and strong multi-tasker
  • Able to function independently and with minimal guidance
  • Ability to quickly gather, analyze, and summarize data-The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.Ferguson is a top-rated national wholesale supplier of commercial and residential plumbing supplies. However, our expertise goes far beyond the plumbing industry. We're a diverse distributor with business in multiple industries including waterworks, fire and fabrication, HVAC/R and more. Our customer-first approach has contributed to our growth from a local distributor to a national company with nearly $17-billion in annual sales. With more than 27,000 associates at over 1,400 locations, we take pride in providing world-class products and services to our customers.

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