Accounts Payable Processing Associate

Job description

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community! Meijer Rewards Weekly pay Scheduling flexibility Paid parental leave Paid education assistance Team member discount Development programs for advancement and career growth Please review the job profile below and apply today! Responsible for processing of merchandise and indirect procurement invoices timely and accurately. Responsible for researching inquiries related to invoices/debits. Negotiates, resolves or denies request for adjustments and makes necessary accounting entries. What You'll be Doing: Processes invoices/debits; completes voucher and invoice entries; makes voucher adjustments; processes exceptions Reviews, researches, resolves and documents discrepancies Handles confidential vendor/customer information Communicates with internal business partners and external vendors/customers Performs work using different applications and systems Maintains records for processed vouchers, statements and invoices; provides reporting; analyzes reports and data Calmly and effectively handles difficult calls with positive outcome Works to improve current processes for efficiency and cost reduction Negotiates resolutions with vendors/customers What You Bring with You (Qualifications): Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred 1-2 years Accounts Payable or Retail related experience preferred Fluid in SAP and Ariba Advanced Excel knowledge Familiar with Alteryx and RPA (Robotics Process Automation) Customer Focused High level of accuracy and quality with attention to details Understanding of basic math and accounting functions Strong written and interpersonal communication skills Intermediate analytical, research and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis Priority/Organizational skills - able to deal with many tasks at one time Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, and ability to learn and understand company systems and tool Negotiation skills