Accounts Payable Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Function as the central point of contact for specific, more complex activity; both internally and externally

• Assist with the closing process, including but not limited to auditing and preparing information or reports to substantiate account reconciliations and balances

• Prepares and organizes data for internal and external audit requirements

• Preparation of studies, discrepancy analysis, reports, metrics and other analysis to support their Shared Service Department

• Uses advanced Excel skills for data analysis

• Participate in Business Process Review and Alignment

• Participate in departmental projects as assigned

• Daily/weekly/periodic reporting

• Ad hoc reporting as assigned

• Complex statement/consolidated invoice processing not covered by Automated Processes

• Unearned Cash Discount discrepancy research and communication, repay processing

• Vendor debit balance collection

• Duplicate payment auditing

• AP Metric reporting

• Performs other duties as assigned

Ideal candidate will have:

• Vocational - Knowledge of industry trends specific to Shared Services processing.

• Mathematical - Moderate math skills for use in Excel and analytics.

• Reasoning / Problem Solving - Comparing, analyzing, coordinating, copying, etc. and ability to recognize non-standard situations / discrepancies with invoices

• Communication - Reading (standard and technical), writing (business, technical, copy, etc.), speaking (basic, conversational)

• Human Relations - Customer service and relationship building.

• Self Management - Must be open minded, have integrity, initiative, value consciousness, deadline focused and strong motivation toward company, team and individual results.

• Technology - moderate to advanced Excel knowledge

• Must be detail oriented with a commitment to a high level of accuracy.

Experience:

• Bachelor degree preferred Accounting/Finance or related

• One-year previous work experience with Bachelor Degree or three-years experience without Bachelor Degree, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Location:

• 1300 Gezon Pkwy, Wyoming MI 49509

• Hybrid Schedule 3 days in office 2 days remote

• Monday to Friday

• 8 am to 5 pm

Adherence to Hybrid Work Policy:

Adherence to the company's hybrid work policy is an essential function of the Accounts Payable Analyst. The policy is subject to change, and employees will be required to adhere to those changes as a condition of their continued employment.

Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words "Accommodation Request" in your subject line. Please keep in mind this method is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.

Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and drug tests all employees.