Accounts Payable Analyst

What You Need To Know:

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the premier wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer's isn't just one of Forbes' Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

The reputation of Southern Glazer's is well-established, and it's no surprise that we are regularly recognized for our culture. Southern Glazer's has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion and Diversity, as well as for Women and Parents and Families. These accolades speak volumes about our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive culture of belonging for all employees.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

By joining Southern Glazer's, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Overview:

The SSD Accounts Payable Analyst supports the Credit Card and Accounts Payable departments by performing analytical functions, ensuring the accuracy of expense and payment postings, reconciling interim clearing accounts, and preparing timely financial analyses. This role is responsible for submitting complete reports within departmental deadlines and collaborating with team members to resolve outstanding issues.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze expense and payment postings; resolve mis-postings through coordination with relevant teams.
• Communicate payment posting errors to divisional controllers and supervisors for evaluation, correction, and training.
• Recommend process improvements to Accounts Payable and Supplier Billing Supervisors.
• Reconcile interim credit card, accounts payable, and supplier billing payment clearing accounts.
• Address internal and external customer inquiries promptly, providing effective resolutions.
• Collaborate with other financial departments as needed.
• Prepare special analyses and participate in projects as assigned.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of accounting practices, terminology, and concepts.
• Adapt to changes in responsibilities, procedures, or working conditions.
• Pursue self-development opportunities to enhance industry knowledge.
• Support internal and external audit activities by providing necessary documentation.
• Provide analysis and documentation to internal counsel as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Primary Responsibilities:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum three years' work experience in a large accounting environment with a concentration in expense analysis, balance sheet reconciliation and accounts payable.
• Knowledge of Spend Management applications (e.g., Concur, SAP S4Hana).
• Understanding of automated credit card settlement reconciliation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work extended hours as needed.

Physical Demands:

• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding, using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor), or mobile device.
• Physical demands with activity or condition may occasionally include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping.
• May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs.

EEO Statement:

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.

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About Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits:

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the premier wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer's isn't just one of Forbes' Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933. Southern Glazer's is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.