Cash Application Analyst, Accounts Receivable - Lakeland

The purpose of this position is to ensure accurate, complete and timely payment application for various receivable types in SAP incoming payments totaling $765M. This position is also responsible for providing recurring customer aging reports, KPI reports, ad hoc reporting, and financial analysis to management.

• Ensuring accurate, complete, and timely cash application for Publix incoming payments in SAP and other various receivable types.
• Supporting internal and external customers as it relates to all incoming payments for accounts receivable including check, credit card, and ACH payments that have inquiries from other business areas.
• Monthly/quarterly/yearly journal entries, accruals, and analysis for five schedules (A/R Generals, Special Programs, Affiliate Rebills, Miscellaneous Non-operating Income, and Store Vending Commissions) in addition to setting up and handling Special Programs.
• Communicating and creating new ACH payments for Publix customers (customers include vendor rebates, PBAs, gift cards, recycle, etc.).

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance or another analytical discipline or equivalent experience
• 3 years of business experience
• Knowledge of Accounts Receivable functions
• Knowledge of systems, including SAP and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and Access) applications
• Ability to recognize and safeguard confidential information
• Ability to process a high volume of work accurately including good time management skills
• Excellent research skills
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent auditing skills and attention to detail
• Excellent attendance and punctuality
• Willingness to work a variable work week schedule, if necessary
• Demonstrate a willingness to be a team player and promote positive team energy
• Demonstrate the ability to be self‑motivated and flexible to changes in processes and/or technology
• Commitment to Publix and our Mission

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or another analytical discipline
• 5 years of business experience
• Knowledge of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) methodology
• Advanced experience with MS Office applications (ability to design and create queries and reports)