ANALYST, BILLING

Palmer Food Service•Rochester, NY

7d•$65,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves analyzing and interpreting vendor contracts, managing the end-to-end Accounts Receivable process for vendor monies, and resolving complex exceptions in vendor aging balances. The analyst will identify and implement process improvements, assist with contract account audits, and manage expiring vendor contracts. Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal teams (Procurement, Sales, Accounting) and external vendors is crucial for issue resolution and communication. The position also includes various reporting, metrics, invoicing, and agreement setup analysis responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in Marketing, Sales, Finance or other related field.
1-3 years of A/R & Accounting experience preferred.
Food Distribution industry knowledge preferred.
Experience executing, reviewing, and understanding contract parameters.
Experience with vendor interaction and relationship building.
Experience with purchase orders and procurement operations.
Demonstrated ability to handle process exceptions and complex problem solving, strong decision making while applying good judgement to various situations appropriately.
Highly motivated, self-starter and can execute department and company initiatives and goals.
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams).
Strong communication skills (via phone, email, and in-person).

Nice To Haves

1-3 years of A/R & Accounting experience
Food Distribution industry knowledge

Responsibilities

Analyze and interpret vendor contracts, ensuring accurate setup and maintenance of contract terms within company systems.
Responsible for end-to-end Accounts Receivable process on vendor monies earned and applying payments.
Research complex exceptions in vendor aging balances. Determines and corrects accounting impacts, identifying, and resolving root cause issues with the vendor, Procurement, Accounting and Sales teams. Resolves exceptions efficiently and thoroughly to prevent repeat exceptions from occurring.
Identifies and implements process improvements, efficiencies in payment application and issue resolution.
Assist in conducting contract account audits.
Manages and monitor expiring vendor contracts to ensure timely renewals. Coordinate with manufacturers, brokers, and vendor partners to obtain and process contract updates.
Builds and maintains productive working relationships with Procurement Team, Sales and Vendors for improvements, issue resolution, and overall communication of status and updates as necessary.
Responsible for various reporting, metrics, invoicing and analyzing of agreement setup and cash application.
Performs other related duties as assigned.