payables accountant analyst, Procure to Pay Operations (Hybrid, U.S.)

$67,309 - $101,109/Yr

Starbucks - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Seattle, WA

Food Services and Drinking Places

About the position

The Payables Accountant Analyst in Procure to Pay Operations at Starbucks plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting policies related to supplier invoicing and purchasing exceptions. This position involves complex analytical duties that impact both internal and external customers, requiring collaboration with various business groups and suppliers to understand end-to-end process flows. The analyst will provide functional expertise in transactions affecting payables subledger account balances and will be responsible for problem-solving and recommending solutions to improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Problem solve complex issues related to supplier records and invoicing transactions.
• Execute analysis on supplier and purchasing data to identify and correct invoice discrepancies or purchase order open balance issues.
• Perform trend analysis to identify business process failures and determine root causes and corrective actions.
• Execute data transactions and maintenance in all areas supported within ERPs.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of business and knowledge levels regarding supplier and purchasing transitions.
• Support the implementation of new programs, process improvements, and new lines of business in the Source2Pay space.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field, or at least 5 years of experience in a related business role.
• 2-3 years of analytical and critical thinking skills in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Strong experience utilizing various query tools for data visualization (SQL, Tableau, Incorta, Alteryx).
• Functional knowledge and understanding of ERP systems (Oracle/SAP).
• 3 years of experience communicating with various internal/external customers.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures in supplier and purchasing transitions.
• Knowledge of multidisciplinary business principles and practices.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance