Invoice Accounting Analyst

As an Invoice Accounting Analyst, you will lead all aspects of customer invoicing across Specialty Products and Automotive OEM SBU's including planning, organizing, reporting, process improvements, and adherence to internal controls. You will be a valued partner and liaison to the departments within the Industrial Coatings, Packaging, Specialty Products and Automotive OEM SBU's. You will work a hybrid schedule of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote from our Pittsburgh, PA headquarters.

PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.

Main Responsibilities:

• Analyze billing holds, including the approval and release
• Approval of manual invoices and credit memos
• Analysis and oversight of miscellaneous invoice issue resolution
• Resolve issues between Oracle Transportation Management System and SAP related to invoicing blocks.
• Collaborate with pricing team to ensure accurate pricing feeds and updates in invoicing system
• Execute month-end closing activities related to customer invoicing
• Prepare analysis of sales and returns accruals
• Complete shipped not billed and revenue recognition processes
• Analyze and prepare account reconciliations, research and resolve reconciling items to identify trends and ensure financial statement accuracy
• Support corporate sales reporting for NAICS, State Tax, Ohio CAT, and other regulatory requirements
• Prepare and distribute monthly sales adjustments to SBU Finance
• Prepare sales incentive entries and provide incentive reports to Sales and Operations teams
• Prepare claims entries and provide summary reporting to management
• Assist Customer Service in analyzing and resolving unauthorized deductions
• Provide support and reporting to credit managers for complex customers
• Support commercial team on invoicing relationships and activities with PPG customers
• Be the Super User for Connect PPG S4 project and support Specialty Products process alignment
• Support Specialty Products IT on general ledger and sales distribution enhancements
• Maintain master data and support special projects for Customer Service and Operations SAP enhancements
• Participate in design, development, and adherence to key performance indicators
• Be a liaison for all internal and external audits
• Ensure compliance with invoicing policies and procedures

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in accounts receivable, invoicing, or financial analysis
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling)
• Knowledge of revenue recognition principles
• Understanding of general ledger and financial reporting processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Collaborative approach to cross-functional teamwork

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About us: 

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™ 

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. 

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We are customer champions 

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. 

We act with purpose and speed 

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.  

We are excellent operators 

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.   

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Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths. 

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At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to  https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.  

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.  

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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.  
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.  Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. 

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