Accounts Payable Operations & Process Analyst

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The Pokémon Company International manages the Pokémon property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing and marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world.

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• Job Title:
  
  Accounts Payable Operations & Process Analyst
• Job Summary:
  
  This role will lead end-to-end accounts payable operations serving as the primary contact and subject matter expert managing vendor relationships, payment cycles, cash flow, and compliance.
• FLSA Classification (US Only):
  Exempt
• People Manager:
  No

• Oversee end-to-end invoice lifecycle—coding, PO matching, approvals, and system entry.
• Manage weekly payment proposals and runs, VAT filings, and bank reconciliations.
• Oversee inventory and freight-related financial activities, including coordination with third-party providers, validation of inventory and transportation charges, monitoring vendor/carrier compliance, and resolution of discrepancies.
• Maintain and enhance inventory, freight, and expense coding logic in partnership with Finance and Cost Accounting to ensure accurate general ledger alignment and financial reporting.

• Track and support management of cash flow position for assigned categories, factoring overall TPCi cash position.
• Generate cash flow position and cash flow forecast reports to inform payment strategies.

• Identify P2P (Procure to Pay) tasks for automation and partner with developer to automate payment processes or enhance existing processes as needed.
• Initiate payment workflows using automation software and review outputs to ensure completeness and accuracy.

• Respond to audit requests, support month/year-end close, and ensure adherence to KPIs and SLAs.

• Partner with Procurement, Finance, Accounting, Logistics, and third-party service providers to ensure smooth operations and issue resolution.
• Serve as the main point of contact, first point of escalation, and subject matter expert for the team.

• Maintain and strengthen supplier partnerships, reconcile statements, and analyze behavior to identify long-term solutions.
• Review and reconcile supplier statements and follow-ups as needed.
• Manage supplier relationships and build effective partnerships.
• Analyze supplier behavior and issues to proactively identify opportunities for long-term solutions.

• Associates Degree (Bachelor’s preferred) in Business/Accounting or equivalent work experience.
• Two (2) to four (4) years previous experience in Accounting or Accounts Payable.
• Proficient understanding of GAAP, including knowledge of general ledger accounts.
• Experience with the following is preferred:
• Payment processing workstream
• Automated payment systems
• MSPs
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills (verbal and written).
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple and competing priorities and projects effectively.
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to support transformation and adopt change.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to travel up to 3 times per year domestically and internationally.

For this role, new hires generally start between $85,000 – $95,000 per year. The full range is $85,000 - $150,000 per year. This range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. The final base salary is directly related to the candidate’s qualifications and professional experience uniquely.

• Passion for Pokémon:
  Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do.
• Challenging the Expected:
  Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an…