Accounts Payable Processing Associate

Meijer•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

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! 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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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