Specialist I, Accounts Payable

Panera Bread•Fenton, MO

13d•$40,135 - $56,189

About The Position

Job Purpose To maintain the processing and approval flows of invoices pertaining to all Bakery cafes Duties & Responsibilities Accurate and timely management of invoices using workflow and PO systems Process all cafe invoices through a variety of channels including OCR, Excel Templates (EIBs), and EDI Establish and maintain relationships with new and existing vendors Reconcile various account statements monthly Assist vendors with questions regarding outstanding invoices and payments Negotiating payment terms with new and existing suppliers Performs testing of Workday updates Escalates issues appropriately Work cooperatively and effectively in a team environment Assist with special requests and projects as needed

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Associate degree a plus
Previous AP experience a plus
Experience with Workday or other large ERPs preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Accurate and timely management of invoices using workflow and PO systems
Process all cafe invoices through a variety of channels including OCR, Excel Templates (EIBs), and EDI
Establish and maintain relationships with new and existing vendors
Reconcile various account statements monthly
Assist vendors with questions regarding outstanding invoices and payments
Negotiating payment terms with new and existing suppliers
Performs testing of Workday updates
Escalates issues appropriately
Work cooperatively and effectively in a team environment
Assist with special requests and projects as needed