Accounts Payable Analyst

Job Description

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

The AP Analyst will have responsibility over Cigarette vendor reconciliations and other functions in accounts payable.

• Provide accounts payable support to 30+ divisions & corporate
• Able to perform at the cigarette processing desk, the stamps desk, and other analytical areas as assigned
• Monitor AP sub-ledger weekly for integrity – ensure that items are matched and CDUs are moved to other corps to deduct
• Old aged items in the AP subledger must be reconciled & cleaned
• Enhance documentation on various accounts payable processes
• Evaluate and propose efficiencies to various accounts payable processes
• Prepare reports for management as required/requested
• Research outstanding age items
• Prepare weekly dashboard report for internal management and executive management
• Support vendor inquiries, advise and assist divisions, & other internal departments
• Special projects to streamline, drive efficiency, and root cause analyses
• Keep manager informed of any major concerns or issues
• Follow up on open items and bring to closure keeping manager informed
• Other assignments and responsibilities as initiatives are rolled out

The ideal candidates will be comfortable in a fast-paced, multi-tasked, high-energy environment. They will be creative and analytical problem solvers with a passion for Accounts payable responsibilities.

• Minimum 3 years of Accounts Payable experience or equivalent
• Experience in high volume invoice environment
• Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities
• Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and analytical skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Ability to follow through with tasks to completion
• Ability to prioritize key tasks
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficient in SAP or other ERP systems
• Intermediate in Excel (VLookup, pivot tables, etc.)
• Basic skills in Power Point and Word
• Excellent communication skills (phone, interpersonal, written, verbal, etc.)
• Must be a self-starter who can work well within various situations (from well-defined to unstructured)
• Self-motivated problem-solver who thrives in a dynamic and customer-focused environment
• Experience working under pressure in a fast-paced work environment while consistently meeting standards for productivity and quality
• Ability to manage competing priorities