GFS Lead Analyst, Vendor Master Data Management

About This Role

As a Lead Analyst supporting Global Financial Services, you will manage vendor master data, including processing add/change requests, verifying tax forms, and maintaining vendor records.

Responsibilities

• Review Vendor Add/Change requests and update vendor records via the Master Data Governance (MDG) tool
• Contact Vendors by phone or email to obtain banking information for electronic payment rejects
• Collect and verify Vendor W-9 forms through the IRS TIN Matching program
• Collect and verify Vendor W-8 forms, ensuring accurate completion and conducting annual reviews for expirations
• Collect appropriate vendor information for Extended Withholding purposes (e.g., California, Puerto Rico, Pennsylvania)
• Maintain and perform annual reporting for IRS 1099-MISC
• Handle Tax Levies, Letters of Assignments, and other mail as required
• Run Metrics and other Vendor Master reports
• Conduct semi-annual review and deactivation of inactive vendors
• Create and maintain desktop procedures and customer training documents
• Participate in Project Committee and/or management initiatives

Requirements

• Associate's degree in finance or 3+ years related experience in Vendor Database Maintenance and/or Accounts Payable
• Minimum of 3+ years of relevant finance and accounting experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications including MS Excel and MS Word
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to research and resolve difficult AP related problems
• Ability to read, comprehend and explain firm policies relating to purchasing
• Superior customer service skills
• Ability to professionally interact with all levels of internal customers
• Strong presentation/training skills
• Ability to handle heavy, fast paced and potentially changing workload
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work autonomously
• Integrity and confidentiality

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in finance or 3+ years related experience
• 3+ years related experience in Vendor Database Maintenance and/or Accounts Payable and 3+ years of relevant finance and accounting experience

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of 1099 reporting and Withholding tax rules

Skills

* Required skills