Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The PO Data Analyst is the liaison between NexTier and our Valued Vendors for invoicing and cost analysis for purchases related to Purchase Orders. The Purchasing Analyst is responsible for reviewing Purchase Orders and other documents to allow related invoices payment. The focus of this individual will be the flow of invoices for purchase orders through the SAP system.

Key Accountabilities

• Utilize extensive knowledge of accounts payable processes and purchasing process to trace reasons invoices go into exception status.
• Guide Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) system process by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures; provide trends and forecast; explain processes and techniques; recommend actions.
• Conduct Audits on Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) system and SAP S4 to determine causality for invoices related to Purchase Orders not paying.
• Recommend actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses. Study proposed changes in methodology and tables in SAP and VIM. Provide feedback in presentation form to different areas of NexTier for sign off (Finance, Supply Chain, IT, EPMO, Etc.).
• Increase productivity by developing automated accounting applications within SAP and VIM. Coordinate information requirements. Test changes to VIM and SAP S4. Complete Functional Technical Documents (FTD) to propose changes to SAP S4 and VIM. Test all changes in quality system and provide signoff.
• Devise new strategies and implement procedure to prevent invoices from having exceptions. Focus on Purchasing related processes such as freight, tolerances, contracts, and pricing issues.
• Provide training documentation and guidance to internal customers regarding accounts payable support-related processes, procedures and applications.
• Analyze data with accounting exceptions by type.
• Reconcile transactions by comparing data and identifying corrective actions in SAP. Work with Accounts Payable to reconcile transactions to release invoices for payment.
• Ensure compliance with internal account controls, Internal and External audit requirements (such as SOX), and that all transactions follow accounting and purchasing policies. Provide suggestions to revolutionize the process.
• External Vendor Account management, reporting, analysis, and query handling for internal and external customers.
• Participate in the completion of projects related to the Purchase to Pay (P2P) function. Provide suggestions for new projects and process flow for invoices through the Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) system.
• Improve financial status by allowing Vendor payments in a timely manner at net, monitoring variances, identify trends and recommending actions to management. l
• Actively participate in daily and ad hoc meetings to support all areas of company concerning SAP S4, VIM, and related integrated and non-integrated software.
• Protect operations by keeping financial information confidential
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Other job activities related to the Procurement Department as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Detail-oriented and strong communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle a dynamic work environment within defined deadlines.
• Motivated; a “self-starter”; able to work independently, but also well in a team.
• Must be a US citizen or hold a current US work Visa.
• Act as the point of contact for follow up questions regarding new or existing processes and procedures.
• Participate in the completion of projects related to the PTP function.
• 2-4 years SAP experience with concentration in Accounts Payable or Procurement preferred.
• 2-4 years oil and gas logistics, procurement, or accounts payable preferred.
• Energetic, forward-thinking, and creative individual with high ethical standards and the want to fix processes.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Outlook skills. Tableau or Power BI strongly preferred.
• Technically savvy with the ability to pick up a variety of internal and external systems.
• Strong attention to accuracy and details.

Minimum Required Education

• H.S. Diploma or G.E.D. - Required
• Bachelor's Degree - Preferred

Minimum Required Work Experience

• 2 years - Required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,500.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Houston, TX 77042: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)
• Supply chain: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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