Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Sysco is a global foodservice distribution company seeking a Team Leader, Accounts Payable to direct and support payables staff. The role oversees invoice processing, payment dispute resolution, reconciliations, service-level performance, issue escalation, root-cause investigations, and process improvements for regional operations.
Responsibilities
- Provides overall leadership and support to SBS staff including proactive guidance, troubleshooting support, and issue escalation
- Responsible for overseeing and coordinating activities of accounts payable team
- Coordinates with SBS Global and Local processing teams to ensure service levels and quality requirements are achieved
- Ensure timely and effective completion of all AP invoice processing activities including payment dispute resolution and account reconciliations
- Reviews and analyzes metric reports and address areas of concern
- Oversees investigation of root cause analysis and development of solutions for process improvements
- Works closely with Service Delivery Lead to obtain final approval on all issues and reporting needs
- Troubleshoots escalated issues, makes decisions, communicates and escalates as appropriate
Skills
- High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) or equivalent
- 5 years progressive, related experience in accounts payable and 2 years experience supervisory or team leader experience in leading team members
- Demonstrates strong knowledge of accounts payable policies and processes
- Offers strong Analytical skills
- Demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills
- Knowledgeable of accounting applications
- Offers strong analytical and issue resolution capabilities
- Microsoft Office and specialized accounting / finance software ERP Systems (i.e. workday)
- Ability to collaborate and work across functions within Sysco and with GPOs
- The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear
- The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States
Benefits
- You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.
- This position will be work-from-home/ remote - based in the U.S.
- We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally.
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