Accounts Payable Analyst

at  Sysco

MINIMUM LEVEL OF EDUCATION:

High School or Equivalent

MINIMUM YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

2 Years

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs activities required to ensure accurate and timely processing of AP invoices. Makes informed decisions when discrepancies between PO and vendor invoice occur.

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or GED required, Associate’s Degree or higher preferred

REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

2-4 years experience in Accounts Payable or Accounting Degree or related accounting experience (for example, General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Payroll) Experience processing invoices performing 3-Way Match

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Basic working knowledge of commonly used Accounts Payable concepts, practices and procedures.
• Ability to review invoices for accuracy and identify discrepancies.
• Microsoft Office and specialized accounting / finance software ERP Systems (i.e. workday).
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work in a fast pace environment. Good oral and written communication skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  NOTICE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the environment and level of work being performed by this job. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only tasks to be performed by the employee in this job. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job related duties requested by his or her supervisor.
  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description supersedes prior job descriptions

OVERVIEW:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.
We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

Performs activities related to AP Invoice Processing

• Approve invoices/provide coding as required; Handle Corporate/direct-billed vendor reclamations (i.e., damage inside pallet) and vendor returns and claims.
• Field inbound phone calls from Suppliers, respond to requests for information/approval from SBS related to OS&D/pricing/receiving discrepancies, research on supplier statements, payment related vendor inquiries. Handle vendor phone inquiries re: set up and documents. Download BSCC claims report w/o vouchers, review for discrepancies, run script to generate voucher, investigate exclusions and manually create vouchers. Initiate standard check runs, print and mail checks, generate ACH payments, create and route check requests, batch and mail expedited payments, and process payments for rush or off-cycle
• Manage escheatment processes and jurisdictional filings and second level exceptions requiring escalation (by policy or outside of tolerance) for Corporate paid vendors
• Process logistics revenue adjustments submitted by OpCos; Process Rebate Payments. Reconcile logistics daily and month end reports; Research and address logistics out of balance issues; Resolve AP debit balances on the trial balance; Review and approve Logistics claims; Review and approve OpCo OSD (Over, Short, Damage) claims; Review and approve OpCo supplier agreement claims; Review and approve SMS claims; Supplier-to-customer agreement related inquiries / disputes
• Liaison with Sysco internal teams and SBS Global teams to ensure service levels and quality requirements are achieved