A/R Analyst

Flowers Foods•Bainbridge, GA

3d•$50,000 - $58,000

About The Position

FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS. Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; it's about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2024 sales of $5.1 billion, and as one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, Flowers Foods brings passion to the table. From the wholesome goodness of Nature's Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Dave's Killer Bread, the rustic goodness of Canyon Bakehouse, and the sweet delights of Tastykake, each product is a celebration of taste and quality. Beyond the oven, Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values and reflects Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility. With a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success, Flowers Foods is more than a bakery – it's a delightful journey into the heart of flavor and community. Full-time employees are offered the following benefits: Comprehensive health and medical benefits 401(k) Retirement savings plan Professional growth and leadership training Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave Benefits may vary depending on your work location.Bringing Home the DoughThe Business Enterprise Support Analyst provides operational and analytical support for finance-related processes, including Order to Cash (O2C), Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), and General Accounting. This role ensures accurate transaction processing, compliance with company policies, and supports continuous improvement initiatives across enterprise financial operations.Rising to the Challenge: Position ResponsibilitiesPosition Responsibilities/Major Duties Lead and execute enterprise‑wide financial operations across O2C, AR, AP, and General Accounting, ensuring high standards of accuracy, efficiency, and operational excellence. Own the end‑to‑end processing lifecycle of invoices, payments, collections, and related financial transactions, driving timely completion and proactively resolving discrepancies. Serve as a strategic partner to finance, operations, IT, and business unit stakeholders by diagnosing issues, recommending solutions, and ensuring seamless cross‑functional alignment. Drive audit readiness and compliance discipline, supporting internal and external audits, ensuring adherence to corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and internal controls. Identify, design, and implement process improvements aimed at reducing cost, increasing accuracy, enhancing productivity, and standardizing best practices across the enterprise. Support digital transformation initiatives by leveraging ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.), automation tools, and AI applications to modernize and streamline workflows. Maintain and continuously improve documentation, SOPs, and process maps to ensure clarity, consistency, and long‑term sustainability of processes. Analyze operational and financial data, generating insights that inform decision‑making and improve operational performance. Act as a key liaison for issue escalation, troubleshooting complex operational challenges with minimal oversight. Exhibit strong communication and collaboration skills, influencing peers and stakeholders to drive adoption of new processes and operational change. Operate independently with a high degree of ownership, while also contributing meaningfully to team‑based initiatives. Utilize Microsoft Office, ERP tools, and AI‑driven applications to enhance reporting, automate tasks, and improve data accuracy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Management, Information Systems, or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
Advanced coursework or experience in technology‑enabled business processes or systems management is preferred.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience in finance operations, shared services, or a related enterprise environment, with proven exposure to high‑volume transactional processes.
Hands‑on experience with Order to Cash, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and General Accounting processes, including familiarity with operational controls and performance metrics
Experience supporting compliance requirements, internal and external audits, and adherence to financial policies and regulatory standards.
Demonstrated ability to work in a cross‑functional environment, troubleshoot issues, and support process improvements.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute enterprise‑wide financial operations across O2C, AR, AP, and General Accounting, ensuring high standards of accuracy, efficiency, and operational excellence.
Own the end‑to‑end processing lifecycle of invoices, payments, collections, and related financial transactions, driving timely completion and proactively resolving discrepancies.
Serve as a strategic partner to finance, operations, IT, and business unit stakeholders by diagnosing issues, recommending solutions, and ensuring seamless cross‑functional alignment.
Drive audit readiness and compliance discipline, supporting internal and external audits, ensuring adherence to corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
Identify, design, and implement process improvements aimed at reducing cost, increasing accuracy, enhancing productivity, and standardizing best practices across the enterprise.
Support digital transformation initiatives by leveraging ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.), automation tools, and AI applications to modernize and streamline workflows.
Maintain and continuously improve documentation, SOPs, and process maps to ensure clarity, consistency, and long‑term sustainability of processes.
Analyze operational and financial data, generating insights that inform decision‑making and improve operational performance.
Act as a key liaison for issue escalation, troubleshooting complex operational challenges with minimal oversight.
Exhibit strong communication and collaboration skills, influencing peers and stakeholders to drive adoption of new processes and operational change.
Operate independently with a high degree of ownership, while also contributing meaningfully to team‑based initiatives.
Utilize Microsoft Office, ERP tools, and AI‑driven applications to enhance reporting, automate tasks, and improve data accuracy.