Accounts Payable Processing Associate

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!

• Weekly pay
• Scheduling flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Paid education assistance
• Team member discount
• Development programs for advancement and career growth

Responsible for processing of merchandise and indirect procurement invoices timely and accurately. Responsible for researching inquiries related to invoices/debits. Negotiates, resolves or denies request for adjustments and makes necessary accounting entries.

• Processes invoices/debits; completes voucher and invoice entries; makes voucher adjustments; processes exceptions
• Reviews, researches, resolves and documents discrepancies
• Handles confidential vendor/customer information
• Communicates with internal business partners and external vendors/customers
• Performs work using different applications and systems
• Maintains records for processed vouchers, statements and invoices; provides reporting; analyzes reports and data
• Calmly and effectively handles difficult calls with positive outcome
• Works to improve current processes for efficiency and cost reduction
• Negotiates resolutions with vendors/customers

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
• 1-2 years Accounts Payable or Retail related experience preferred
• Fluid in SAP and Ariba
• Advanced Excel knowledge
• Familiar with Alteryx and RPA (Robotics Process Automation)
• Customer Focused
• High level of accuracy and quality with attention to details
• Understanding of basic math and accounting functions
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
• Intermediate analytical, research and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis
• Priority/Organizational skills - able to deal with many tasks at one time
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, and ability to learn and understand company systems and tool
• Negotiation skills