Accounts Payable Analyst at The Segal Company (Eastern States), Inc. in New York, New York

Job Description:

For over 80 years, Segal has been providing employee benefits, retirement plan investment advisory and human resources consulting for multiemployer trust funds, corporations and public sector organizations. Segal is an independent, privately and employee-owned firm. Our independence allows us to provide unbiased consulting services for our clients. Headquartered in New York City, Segal has offices throughout the United States and in Canada. We are a smaller organization that provides a more intense and broader exposure for development purposes within a culture that is highly collegial and team-oriented. You will work with colleagues who are smart, professional, talented and...nice people. We offer a competitive pay and benefits package that includes a defined benefit and matching 401(k) retirement plans.

The Opportunity…

This is an opportunity to join Segal’s Financial Services unit at a critical moment of expansion as we transition to a new financial system and workflows to accommodate the company’s growth. 

As Accounts Payable Analyst, you will be responsible for performing full cycle, day-to-day administrative AP functions. This department has a high volume of transactions which include a variety of payment requests and vendor invoice submissions from multiple business units. You will also be collaborating with a team focused on developing efficient processes related to our new financial system. Your contribution will be important to our ongoing success as you contribute to this initiative. Data entry proficiency, attention to detail and customer service are all valuable skills to bring to this role.

This position reports to the Accounts Payable Supervisor and is based in the New York office, offering a flexible hybrid work schedule.

Key responsibilities include but may not be limited to…

• Accurately process daily Accounts Payable transactions for all Segal companies


• Confirm proper coding of invoices to correct accounts and business units


• Prepare physical check/electronic payments


• Review and validate expense requests and approvals to ensure accuracy and prevent duplicate entries


• Provide timely responses to vendors, staff, and business stakeholders regarding payment status, corrections, or other information


• Bank activity including pay transactions, internal transfers, positive pay reporting


• Set up of new vendors and subcontractors and related vendor record maintenance


• Annual 1099 preparation


• Payables reporting as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting


• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a similar AP or expense-related role


• Experience with financial or other vendor billing systems (Dynamics SL, MS Dynamics 365, Adaptive are preferred)


• Proficiency in business related tools including Teams, Outlook, MS Office (especially Excel)


• Experience with vendor onboarding and vendor relationship management


• Familiarity with multiple legal entity business structures and complex cost center coding are a plus

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Segal…

We recognize that individuals bring a broad range of experience and abilities that go beyond the technical requirements of a job. If your experience and qualifications are close to what you see described here, we encourage you to apply. Diversity of employment, skills, and life experience, combined with passion, are key to innovation and excellence. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodation during the interview process. Thank you for considering Segal.

About Segal and its Total Rewards Program…

Segal is a privately owned, leading North American employee benefit, human resources, and investment management consulting firm with over 80 years of history providing trusted advice that improves lives. Clients include public and private corporations, multiemployer trust funds, public sector entities, higher education institutions, institutional advisors, among many others.

Segal’s total rewards are part of what makes Segal a special place to work. The current salary range for this position is $58,000 to $80,000 plus opportunity for a discretionary performance bonus based on company profitability and employee performance. In addition, Segal offers a comprehensive suite of benefits to include a non-contributory defined benefit pension plan, matching and discretionary contributions to a 401(k)-profit sharing plan, medical and prescription benefits including contributions to a health savings account for eligible employees, dental benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, wellness benefit reimbursements and rewards, and professional credential and tuition reimbursement. Segal also provides comprehensive paid time off including holidays, vacation days, sick leave, paid family leave and sabbaticals.

Please Apply: Segal is the right size, the right organization and…the right move for you!

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