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.

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

WI Green Bay

Job Type:

Finance Accounts Payable

Job Posting Title:

Accounts Payable Analyst

Job Description:

Schedule: (Hybrid) Remote Mon and Fri; In office Tues to Thurs

Work Location: 1120 Employers Blvd. Suite 200, De Pere, WI 54115

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness.

Salary, based on experience and other qualifications: $61k to $104k Annually with additional bonus potential

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.

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list of all tasks. Additional tasks and duties may be assigned from time to time as necessitated by business needs.

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.