Accounts Payable Analyst (EDI)

Responsible for partnering with HSC team to ensure daily processing of invoices in a multi-brand, muti-system, high volume environment while adhering to all company financial controls and policies to ensure the company is paying for goods and services at the right price and on time.  The AP Analyst must exercise discretion and sound judgement while executing essential functions and be able to execute assignments with minimal direction. Will be responsible for processing consolidated invoices that must be placed into Oracle JE template. Will assist in providing guidance to team members to ensure efficient completion of daily tasks.

This position sits within our Atlanta based Global Support Center with an expectation to be onsite 4 days per week.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Processes invoices from vendors for processing and payment in accordance with policies and procedures to ensure accurate entry into the financial systems as needed.
• Prepares monthly reconciliations in conjunction with reconciliation of vendor statements.
• Identifies, analyzes and resolves errors applying AP knowledge and best practice, critical thinking and sound judgement. 
• Receives, researches and resolves a variety of internal and external inquiries concerning past due invoices, requests for ‘how to’ help, process clarification, etc. in an accurate, clear and complete manner.
• Assists in compiling information and preparing reports for Leadership.
• Partners with Finance and HSC to prepare month-end accruals to ensure proper accounting. 
• Participates in process and system UAT. Ensures AP controls are adhered to.
• Participates in SOX testing with internal audit team.
• Documents processes and procedures; assists Supervisor with monthly testing.
• Works independently and as part of a team.
• Performs other duties as required to support the Accounts Payable Department. 
   

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• 4-year degree or higher in Business, Accounting or Finance preferred.
• 5 years of experience in a high volume, paperless Accounts Payable invoice. processing role (PO and Non-PO invoices).  Minimum of one year working with EDI or large electronic invoice files preferred.
• 2-5 years’ experience with BPO, Outsourcing and or offshoring.
• Working knowledge of full-cycle end-to-end AP operations from vendor setup through invoice processing and payment process. 
• Strong experience processing invoices in a large ERP platform; Oracle Cloud (preferred), SAP, JD Edwards or similar.
   

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS or ABILITIES

• Fully proficient in MS Outlook and Teams.
• Excel skills at an intermediate level or higher to include Pivot tables, V-lookups, and the ability to manipulate large amounts of data quickly and accurately.
• High attention to detail and performance accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment with a high level of multi-tasking required.
• Fully proficient written and verbal communication skills including effective interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Ability to interpret and analyze data and make recommendations based on findings.
• Plans and completes work effectively and efficiently, meets assigned deadlines, and makes sound decisions.
• Ability to shift priorities quickly when needed.
   

DIRECT REPORTS

• This position has no direct reports

 

Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide. We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.