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Accounts Payable Analyst - SBS - US

Houston, TX

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Job ID R184493 Date posted 01/15/2025

Employment Type Full time

Company name US6440 Sysco Business Services, Division of Sysco Resources Services, LLC

Compensation Range The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors

Requirements Responsible for the organization's creditor and debtor accounts. Manages or performs work in some/all of the following areas: • Accounts payable invoice verification, payment authorization and processing. • Reconciliation of accounts payable ledgers to identify improper charges, validate transactions, and ensure accurate and timely payment of amounts due. • Accounts receivable invoice generation and verification of customer credit approval. • Accounts receivable payment processing and application to customer balances. • Receivable age analysis and reporting.

Description

Position Summary:

Performs activities required to ensure accurate and timely processing of AP invoices. Makes informed decisions when discrepancies between PO and vendor invoice occur.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs activities related to AP Invoice Processing

  • Approve invoices/provide coding as required; Handle Corporate/direct-billed vendor reclamations (i.e., damage inside pallet) and vendor returns and claims.
  • Field inbound phone calls from Suppliers, respond to requests for information/approval from SBS related to OS&D/pricing/receiving discrepancies, research on supplier statements, payment related vendor inquiries.  Handle vendor phone inquiries re: set up and documents.  Download BSCC claims report w/o vouchers,  review for discrepancies, run script to generate voucher, investigate exclusions and manually create vouchers.  Initiate standard check runs, print and mail checks, generate ACH payments, create and route check requests, batch and mail expedited payments, and process payments for rush or off-cycle
  • Manage escheatment processes and jurisdictional filings and second level exceptions requiring escalation (by policy or outside of tolerance) for Corporate paid vendors
  • Process logistics revenue adjustments submitted by OpCos; Process Rebate Payments. Reconcile logistics daily and month end reports; Research and address logistics out of balance issues; Resolve AP debit balances on the trial balance; Review and approve Logistics claims; Review and approve OpCo OSD (Over, Short, Damage) claims; Review and approve OpCo supplier agreement claims; Review and approve SMS claims; Supplier-to-customer agreement related inquiries / disputes
  • Liaison with Sysco internal teams and SBS Global teams to ensure service levels and quality requirements are achieved

Required Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or GED required, Associate’s Degree or higher preferred


Required Minimum Experience

2-4 years experience in Accounts Payable or Accounting Degree or  related accounting experience (for example, General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Payroll) Experience processing invoices performing 3-Way Match

Abilities and Skills

  • Basic working knowledge of commonly used Accounts Payable concepts, practices and procedures.
  • Ability to review invoices for accuracy and identify discrepancies.
  • Microsoft Office and specialized accounting / finance software ERP Systems (i.e. workday).
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and work in a fast pace environment.  Good oral and written communication skills. 

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 will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment:

  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

NOTICE:  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the environment and level of work being performed by this job.  This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only tasks to be performed by the employee in this job. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job related duties requested by his or her supervisor.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description supersedes prior job descriptions

Overview Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

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