Overview

At Eagle Foods we are builders. We are builders of brands, categories, and people. Eagle Foods enjoys a rich heritage with brands that have proven category leadership for more than 150 years. Eagle is a diversified food company producing and marketing sweetened condensed and evaporated milk, snacks and convenient meal solutions products. As a company, Eagle Foods is passionate about fostering an entrepreneurial spirit that boldly builds better people and better brands while focusing on the positive impact our company, our products and our people have on the world. Eagle Foods has a bold family of brands that consumers have come to rely on for decades, including Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk and Evaporated Milk, Magnolia® Sweetened Condensed Milk, PET® Milk, Popcorn Indiana, Cretors Popcorn, Helper and Suddenly Salad. Eagle Foods products are marketed and distributed across all U.S. retail channels, including grocery stores, club stores and mass-merchandisers, as well as foodservice and export, U.S. military, and private label business.

Responsibilities

The Accounts Payable Analyst will be responsible for the timely and accurate processing of all PO and Non-PO invoices and working with Buyers to address any PO invoice discrepancies. The Accounts Payable Analyst will also participate in the development, analysis and distribution of relevant reporting including gathering and reporting on the department’s processing metrics. The Accounts Payable Analyst will maintain applicable policy and procedure documentation. The position requires regular communication with internal business groups to resolve issues, provide AP support and training and with external suppliers primarily related to onboarding and invoice submission procedures. In addition, the Accounts Payable Analyst will be assigned responsibilities in the month end closing process including compilation of journal entries, account reconciliations and audit requests.

Primary Responsibilities

• Organize account payments by working together with other units, considering all payment transactions within the company.
• Process credit card payments for vendor invoices.
• Provide superior customer service to internal service partners and external vendors.
• Build solid relationships across all Company functions, locations and within all levels of the finance organization.
• Ensure that Company’s invoices are precisely administered for payment and recorded consistently and accurately within the ERP system.
• Effectively manage the Company’s use of cash including optimizing days payable outstanding vs discounts available within the context of understandings the liquidity situation of the company at the time.
• Work with management to assess, develop and execute improved operations and processes within Accounts Payable and related areas.
• Complete assignments related to the integration of Accounts Payable activity for any acquired business.
• Execute associated tax related matters including review of W9’s from vendors including TIN validation and issuance of 1099’s.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations related to the making of payments.
• Maintain an effective internal controls environment for payments to prevent fraud.
• Provide support for other finance areas including tax exempt certificates and certificates of insurance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred but not required.
• 7 years of Accounts Payable experience.
• Demonstrated experience with general ledger account reconciliations including month end closing processes and general knowledge of accounting principles.
• Experience with the set up and maintenance of the vendor master file.
• Proven ability to work quickly and independently without much direct supervision.
• High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Excel, MS Word)
• Experience in an electronic Accounts Payable processing environment.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from service partners and management.

 Desired Skills

• Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry experience
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• The ability to multi-task and willingness to learn new skills.
• Advanced Excel spreadsheet capabilities.
• Team oriented person who can focus on the details.
• The ability to work effectively within tight timelines.