Accounts Payable Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Executes tasks necessary for the precise and prompt processing of Accounts Payable (AP) invoices.

• Makes well-informed choices when there are inconsistencies between purchase orders and vendor invoices.

• Approves invoices and provides necessary coding as required.

• Manages corporate and direct-billed vendor reclamations (e.g., damages within pallets) as well as vendor returns and claims.

• Responds to inbound calls from suppliers, addressing requests for information and approvals from SBS regarding OS&D, pricing, and receiving discrepancies, as well as conducting research on supplier statements and payment-related vendor inquiries.

• Assists vendors with inquiries concerning setup and documentation.

• Downloads the BSCC claims report without vouchers, reviews it for discrepancies, runs scripts to generate vouchers, investigates exclusions, and manually creates vouchers.

• Initiates standard check runs, prints and mails checks, generates ACH payments, creates and routes check requests, batches and mails expedited payments, and processes payments for rush or off-cycle situations.

• Oversees escheatment processes, jurisdictional filings, and second-level exceptions that require escalation (either by policy or outside of tolerance) for corporate-paid vendors.

• Processes logistics revenue adjustments submitted by operating companies.

• Manages rebate payments.

• Reconciles daily and month-end logistics reports.

• Investigates and resolves logistics balance discrepancies.

• Addresses AP debit balances on the trial balance.

• Reviews and approves logistics claims.

• Reviews and approves OpCo OSD (Over, Short, Damage) claims.

• Reviews and approves OpCo supplier agreement claims.

• Reviews and approves SMS claims.

• Handles inquiries and disputes related to supplier-to-customer agreements.

• Acts as a liaison with Sysco internal teams and SBS Global teams to ensure service levels and quality standards are met.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED is required; an Associate’s Degree or higher is preferred.

• 2-4 years of experience in Accounts Payable or an Accounting Degree or related accounting experience (such as General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, or Payroll).

• Experience in processing invoices with a focus on 3-Way Match.

• Basic understanding of commonly utilized Accounts Payable concepts, practices, and procedures.

• Capability to review invoices for accuracy and identify discrepancies.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and specialized accounting/finance software ERP Systems (e.g., Workday).

• Ability to prioritize tasks and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com