Accounts Payable Analyst

Gordon Food Service - Wyoming, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Wyoming, MI

1,001-5,000 employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Accounts Payable Analyst at Gordon Food Service plays a crucial role in supporting the Shared Services Leadership by providing analytical data and assisting with various financial processes. This position involves month-end close activities, GL account reconciliation, and preparation of reports, while also collaborating on strategic projects as needed. The role requires advanced Excel skills for data analysis and a commitment to accuracy in financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Function as the central point of contact for specific, more complex activity; both internally and externally
• Assist with the closing process, including 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

Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred in Accounting/Finance or related field
• One-year previous work experience with Bachelor Degree or three-years experience without Bachelor Degree, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Moderate to advanced Excel knowledge
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to a high level of accuracy

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of industry trends specific to Shared Services processing
• Moderate math skills for use in Excel and analytics
• Ability to recognize non-standard situations/discrepancies with invoices
• Customer service and relationship building skills
• Open-mindedness, integrity, initiative, and strong motivation toward company, team and individual results

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote)
• Adherence to a hybrid work policy
• Equal opportunity employer
• Drug-free workplace