Accounts Payable Analyst - EDI

The Accounts Payable Analyst will have strong data handling skills in a key Analyst position. This role will handle large amounts of internal and external electronic data, help facilitate uploads into our Accounts Payable system, produce reports, monitor data and conduct vendor account research and reconciliations. This Analyst will work closely with other Accounts Payable Analysts and personnel, internal departments and our warehouse personnel on Accounts Payable and Inventory reconciliation issues.

We are looking for a detail oriented, hands on, results driven individual with proven communication skills and strong attention to detail to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment who can adapt quickly to changing priorities and juggle multiple projects/tasks.

The Accounts Payable Analyst will develop and have content expertise in the following areas and will be responsible for the following reporting and communication requirements as deemed appropriate by the Accounts Payable Manager:

• Upload 1,000+ invoices weekly into Oracle Net Suite
• Using our data warehouse and query tools, compare data received from inventory vendors to purchase orders and receiving records, looking for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist the EDI invoice process to ensure accurate data, and assist in converting more inventory vendors to process invoices via EDI
• Research discrepancies and identify shortage and pricing variances
• Work directly with 200+ warehouses and Purchasing department on receiving discrepancies
• Run analytics on payment terms and pricing discrepancies
• Run daily, weekly, monthly reporting out of our Accounts Payable system
• Assist with various month-end procedures
• Evaluate current processes and seek ways to automate further
• Support system testing and new initiatives
• Resolve escalated issues and complete quality assurance checks
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve complicated issues
• Meet scheduled monthly deadlines
• Assist with other projects as assigned by management

• 2+ years Accounts Payable experience
• 2+ years of EDI experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Management, or Technology
• Intermediate Excel, data handling and query skills; willingness to be trained to an Advanced skill level
• Commitment to preserving confidentiality
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a high volume, fast-paced environment
• Solid problem-solving skills with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Effective communication with both internal departments and vendor personnel
• Ability to work independently or with a team

This position is located at our Corporate Headquarters in Eagan, Minnesota.

We are an EEOC/AA Employer. An industry leader, FMP offers well-balanced compensation and benefits programs, which may include medical, dental, vision, life, 401K, profit sharing, paid holidays/vacation/sick time, STD/LTD, + much more. Salary is based on experience and job performance.