AP Analyst in Charlotte, North Carolina at Mobile Communications America Inc

Mobile Communications America (MCA), your trusted advisor for wireless communications, data, and security, is seeking a highly motivated and detail‑oriented Accounts Payable Analyst to join our Shared Services team within our Central Division. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, maintaining the integrity of AP data, and supporting financial operations across MCA’s rapidly growing footprint. The ideal candidate will bring several years of AP experience along with a strong focus on process automation, system integration, and scalable solutions that support MCA’s acquisition‑driven expansion.

MCA is building a team of people who share our values of service first, growth, teamwork, and safety. We take our work and customers seriously and believe our best work can be fun. When you join our team, you join the MCA family! We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Pay, Education and Certification Incentives and much more.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:Invoice Processing & Payment Execution

• Accurately review, code, and process vendor invoices using ERP systems and workflow tools.
• Ensure invoices comply with company policies, approvals, purchase orders, and contract terms.
• Reconcile and resolve discrepancies including pricing issues, missing documentation, and duplicate invoices.
• Manage weekly payment runs (ACH, wire, credit card, virtual card, check) to ensure timely and accurate disbursements.
• Support month‑end close activities related to AP, including accruals and reconciliation of AP subledger balances.

Vendor Management

• Serve as a primary point of contact for vendor inquiries regarding payments, status updates, and issue resolution.
• Maintain accurate vendor master data, including setup of new vendors and updates to existing information in accordance with internal controls.
• Monitor vendor statements, identify outstanding items, and process adjustments as needed.

Expense Compliance & Controls

• Review employee expense reports for policy adherence and accuracy.
• Support initiatives to strengthen internal controls and enforce AP policy compliance.
• Assist in audit requests, ensuring proper documentation and accurate reporting of AP activity.

Process Automation & Integration

• Identify opportunities to automate manual AP processes and improve workflow efficiency.
• Partner with IT and finance teams to implement system enhancements, integrations, and automation tools.
• Support AP integration activities related to acquisitions, including onboarding new entities into MCA’s systems, policies, and AP procedures.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Procurement, Operations, Accounting, and other internal teams to resolve invoice or payment issues.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives designed to enhance AP accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Assist in documenting standard operating procedures and best practices for AP processes.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TEAM:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field, preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in accounts payable.
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Solid experience in Microsoft Office including Word, and Excel (pivot tables and v-lookups).
• Credibility, ethics, full disclosure, and clean financial history.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Able to exhibit a high level of confidentiality.
• Must be able to identify and resolve problems promptly.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

YOUR ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical environment requires the employee to work inside.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear; lift (overhead, waist level) from the floor, bending, frequently utilize near vision use for reading and computer use; occasionally move equipment weighing up to 15 pounds, and frequently position self to maintain computers or other equipment as needed.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Travel as necessary to support company and customer needs.

DIRECT REPORTS:No Direct Reports

WHO WE ARE:

Mobile Communications America, Inc. (MCA) provides wireless communication, data and security solutions that enhance workplace safety, security, and efficiency nationwide. Customers trust us to provide a portfolio of turn-key systems, products, and services — including two-way radio communications, vehicle uplift, security video and access control systems, BDA/DAS, remote monitoring, GPS tracking, SCADA, dispatch, mass notification, and point-to-point wireless networks. Our more than 60,000 customers span industries such as public safety, commercial, manufacturing, education, healthcare, utilities, and government. In addition to being the largest Motorola partner in the U.S., MCA has strategic partnerships with over 1,000 major manufacturers to offer an extensive portfolio of products and technologies.

WHAT WE BELIEVE:

We are better together through the MCA Way: living our core values of Service First, Growth, Teamwork, and Safety. We take our work and customers seriously and believe our best work can be fun. A component of our business that embodies the MCA advantage is our “Service First DNA” culture. Service is not just a motto for MCA, and it is an integral part of who we are and goes beyond our customers to our employees, partners, shareholders, and communities.

NOTE: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and physical demands required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Mobile Communications America, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity workplace and is an Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity. At MCA, we are “better together.”

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