Winland Foods
Accounts Payable Analyst
Winland Foods - Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States, 54301
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Accounts Payable Analyst
The Accounts Payable Analyst position contributes to the company's success through providing subject matter expertise in Accounts Payable processing and escalated problem resolution. This position will primarily focus on Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt (GR/IR) and Purchase Order management (PO) for the Winland plants. This position will also assist in facilitating training, team meetings and mentoring new hires. This individual will identify process improvement opportunities and will work in collaboration with others across the company. The position reports to the Senior Manager of Procure to Pay. Roles & Responsibilities: Demonstrates overall understanding of the Procure to Pay process. Performs problem resolution using critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills to resolve issues and identify opportunities for improvement. Serves as a subject matter expert, and may be utilized for testing and special projects as assigned. Develops and facilitates training for the Accounts Payable team as necessary. Mentors and supports new hires. Provides support to team members on escalated issues. Partners with Accounts Payable Supervisor to facilitate team meetings and huddles. Maintains desktop procedures and ensures processes are up to date. Identifies opportunities and provides recommendations for continuous improvement for the Accounts Payable team. Proactively collaborates with key internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues, gather missing information and identify needs and opportunities for improved performance. Maintains knowledge of and acts as the subject matter expert for validating/indexing and processing invoices. Supports vendor payment processing: Monitor automated payment processing and execute manual payment runs as needed Process voids, stop payments, and ACH / EFT rejects Monitor and correct all interfaces (i.e. Ariba, Engie, "ok to pay," VIM to legacy) Perform duplicate invoice review Review, follow up and resolve posted invoices that are unable to pay (i.e. MRBR, currency mismatch) Reset recurring payments Handle any plant specific month end activities (i.e. AP 175 Lawson, auto post, etc.) Maintain payment card portal for vendor setup Reviews and investigates aged invoices and resolve 3-way match exceptions in partnership with all functions of the Procure to Pay process: Execute processes to support required controls of the GRIR/RNV process EDI invoice exception processing Perform VIM workflow document cancellations Monthly reconciliation of vendor credit memos/claims Perform reversals for documents posted incorrectly Process refunds and returned checks Process and clear intercompany invoices Supports projects as assigned. Provides administration of company issued purchasing cards and lease payments. Occasional travel depending on projects. Qualifications & Experience: Associate degree in Accounting or related field required; Bachelor's degree preferred 4+ years of experience with increasing levels of responsibility in a high-volume Accounts Payable department required Possesses subject matter expertise of Accounts Payable technology and processes, including invoice processing and validation/indexing Possesses a process improvement mindset and has demonstrated application Experience in SAP system environment and ability to work with multiple operating platforms required Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Teams) Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment meeting deadlines Excellent customer service and communication skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required Demonstrated business acumen and ability to work as a team player focused on achieving results Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy Stays current on accounts payable practices and is passionate about technical aspects of the work EEO Statement: Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
The Accounts Payable Analyst position contributes to the company's success through providing subject matter expertise in Accounts Payable processing and escalated problem resolution. This position will primarily focus on Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt (GR/IR) and Purchase Order management (PO) for the Winland plants. This position will also assist in facilitating training, team meetings and mentoring new hires. This individual will identify process improvement opportunities and will work in collaboration with others across the company. The position reports to the Senior Manager of Procure to Pay. Roles & Responsibilities: Demonstrates overall understanding of the Procure to Pay process. Performs problem resolution using critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills to resolve issues and identify opportunities for improvement. Serves as a subject matter expert, and may be utilized for testing and special projects as assigned. Develops and facilitates training for the Accounts Payable team as necessary. Mentors and supports new hires. Provides support to team members on escalated issues. Partners with Accounts Payable Supervisor to facilitate team meetings and huddles. Maintains desktop procedures and ensures processes are up to date. Identifies opportunities and provides recommendations for continuous improvement for the Accounts Payable team. Proactively collaborates with key internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues, gather missing information and identify needs and opportunities for improved performance. Maintains knowledge of and acts as the subject matter expert for validating/indexing and processing invoices. Supports vendor payment processing: Monitor automated payment processing and execute manual payment runs as needed Process voids, stop payments, and ACH / EFT rejects Monitor and correct all interfaces (i.e. Ariba, Engie, "ok to pay," VIM to legacy) Perform duplicate invoice review Review, follow up and resolve posted invoices that are unable to pay (i.e. MRBR, currency mismatch) Reset recurring payments Handle any plant specific month end activities (i.e. AP 175 Lawson, auto post, etc.) Maintain payment card portal for vendor setup Reviews and investigates aged invoices and resolve 3-way match exceptions in partnership with all functions of the Procure to Pay process: Execute processes to support required controls of the GRIR/RNV process EDI invoice exception processing Perform VIM workflow document cancellations Monthly reconciliation of vendor credit memos/claims Perform reversals for documents posted incorrectly Process refunds and returned checks Process and clear intercompany invoices Supports projects as assigned. Provides administration of company issued purchasing cards and lease payments. Occasional travel depending on projects. Qualifications & Experience: Associate degree in Accounting or related field required; Bachelor's degree preferred 4+ years of experience with increasing levels of responsibility in a high-volume Accounts Payable department required Possesses subject matter expertise of Accounts Payable technology and processes, including invoice processing and validation/indexing Possesses a process improvement mindset and has demonstrated application Experience in SAP system environment and ability to work with multiple operating platforms required Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Teams) Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment meeting deadlines Excellent customer service and communication skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required Demonstrated business acumen and ability to work as a team player focused on achieving results Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy Stays current on accounts payable practices and is passionate about technical aspects of the work EEO Statement: Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.