Accounts Payable Analyst

Join the Legacy – Build the Future!

Carolina Foods, the maker of Duchess Brand snacks and the creator of one of America’s first Honey Buns, has been delivering quality and innovation for over 80 years. As a leading manufacturer of sweet baked goods, including honey buns, baked pies, fried pies, and gem donuts, we are entering an exciting phase of growth and expansion. We are looking for motivated and experienced leaders to join our journey and help shape the future!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Checks and approves all vouchers for payment.
• Prepares invoice deduction notices, as necessary.
• Audits freight bills against freight manifests.
• Answers all vendor inquiries.
• Analyzes vendor accounts and assist with negotiation of terms with vendors.
• Prepares accounts payable checks.
• Prints all accounts payable reports and maintains all accounts payable files.
• Prepares monthly analysis of accounts.
• Assists in monthly financial closings.
• Monitors accounts to ensure payments are up to date and discounts are captured.
• Assists with financial planning and analysis and special projects.
• Assists with budget planning and budget/actual variance analysis, cash flow forecast.
• Supports internal and external audits by providing requested documentation and explanations.
• Participates in process improvement initiatives to enhance Procure to Pay efficiency and accuracy.
• Utilizes JD Edwards for invoice matching, posting, and reporting.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, GAAP, and internal control procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

College degree in accounting; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Excel.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.

Carolina Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.