Specialist, Accounts Payable

Panera Bread • Fenton, MO

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About The Position

This position ensures the timely processing of associate expense reports according to policy and the administration of the Cafe PCard program while supporting other AP functions. This position is based in our Fenton, MO office, and requires three days a week in office.

Requirements

• Associate degree a plus.
• Previous T&E or PCard experience a plus.
• Attention to detail, speed, and accuracy is imperative.
• Experience with high volume workloads.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop relationships with suppliers and team members.
• Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with expanding duties and responsibilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Experience with Workday or other large ERPs preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Processes Associate expense reports using Workday automated Expense Module and auditing against Policy.
• Acts as frontline resource for associate questions relating to T&E Policy, Expense Report Submission & Booking Travel.
• Performs testing of Workday Updates, Expense Enhancements and Innovation Projects.
• Researches Unused Ticket Reporting and reaches out to associates that have tickets with pending expiration date.
• Oversees day-to-day activities for Hotel Direct Bill accounts including review, acquiring approvals, submitting invoices and monitoring dedicated email inbox.
• Oversees day-to-day activities of Café PCards including receipt audits, field reporting and ordering and mailing new Pcards.
• Investigates Fraud alerts or card declines and assists with Password Resets and limit increases.
• Serves as backup to Supplier Set Up Specialist and performs secondary review and approvals for banking changes or Epayables set up.
• Escalates issues appropriately.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Education Level: Associate degree