Financial Analyst

The Accounts Payable Analyst is responsible for Accounts Payable activities within the Corporate Controllership team, reporting to the manager overseeing the payables processes for North America, and supports Latin America. The primary focus of this role is to accurately process payments in accordance with Visa’s policies and to promote One Visa by collaborating with many cross-functional teams in effort to reduce the touchpoints to get a supplier paid.  The role requires the ability to work in a complex and diverse, international, and multi-currency environment.  Key tasks includeExecute payments related to invoices and expense reports across North America and Latin America, ensuring transactions are executed within compliance of established key controlsComply with weekly payment schedule that includes ACH, Visa Products, Wires and Check payments. Ensure special handling check payments are handled properly.Conduct weekly clearings of all payment runs to ensure payments are properly executed and payment failures are identifiedAssist, research, and resolve payment failures and other related issues with internal business units, external vendors, and corporate banking partnersCalculate cash flow requirements and prepare cash flow forecasts to partner with the Treasury department to ensure proper funding of corporate bank accountsEnsure all payments are accurately recorded to the General LedgerProvide assistance to the Regional Accounting team on payment research and reconciliation of cash accountsAssist in documentation requirements for the global Accounts Payable functionWork with internal business units to implement process improvementsAssist with internal audit walk-throughs and SOX documentationExecute, support and report metric reporting processesProvide strong customer service and demonstrate initiative in preventing payment issuesConduct the Ariba import process daily to ensure invoices are ready to pay in our Oracle system, which includes troubleshooting issues to resolutionInterface with Sourcing and Supplier Onboarding teams to resolve supplier setup issues related to rejected paymentsAssist management with ad hoc projects as necessary for the Finance organizationExtensive knowledge of key payables systems including Ariba and OracleFocus on business line or supplier escalations, identifying root cause and implementing solutionsThis is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.