Financial Analyst

PURPOSE The Accounts Payable & Banking Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of vendor payments, banking transactions, reconciliations, and Corporate Visa T&E administration, as well as general accounting support. The role also assists with monitoring and maintaining certain automated or AI-supported tools used within the accounting function

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfy each essential duty. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform their essential duties. Accounts Payable Responsibilities Performs full-cycle Accounts Payable, including invoice matching, coding, data entry, and verification. Processes payments via check, EFT/ACH, wire transfer, and other approved methods. Prepares and maintains A/P aging schedules and assists with vendor account reconciliation. Communicates with vendors to resolve billing or payment discrepancies. Maintains organized A/P files and supporting documentation. Ensures payments comply with vendor terms and eligible discounts. Banking & Account Reconciliation Reviews daily bank activity and maintains accurate tracking of deposits and withdrawals. Completes monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts. Processes EFTs, ACH batches, and wire uploads and ensures compliance with internal controls. Identifies unusual transactions and escalates to the Corporate Controller as needed. Corporate Visa T&E Program Administration Manages issuance, cancellation, and maintenance of corporate Visa T&E cards. 1Maintains updated cardholder lists and spending limits. Reviews employee T&E submissions for completeness and policy compliance. Reconciles monthly Visa statements and ensures accurate GL coding. Provides support and guidance to cardholders. Support for Technology-Enabled Processes (AI/Automation) Helps oversee accounting tools that use automation or AI. Reviews automated outputs for accuracy and makes corrections as needed. Provides feedback on system performance to the Corporate Controller. Assists with training materials or system updates as directed. Commission Payment Support Assists the Corporate Controller with documentation and schedules for commission processing. Helps research differences and maintain organized records. General Accounting Support Prepares general ledger postings and supports month-end close tasks. Performs reconciliations for A/P-related accounts. Assists with phones, administrative tasks, and internal requests. Participates in projects and performs additional duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

listed below are indicative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to be successful in this position. Education, Training, and/or Experience High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum 2+ years of Accounts Payable, banking, or general accounting experience. College-level accounting coursework preferred. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics Strong understanding of Accounts Payable processes and general accounting principles. Experience with electronic banking platforms and reconciliations. Comfortable working with accounting systems and automation tools. Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ERP experience preferred. High attention to detail with strong organizational and analytical skills. Strong communication skills and ability to maintain confidentiality. Professional interaction with staff and vendors.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Associate's degree in finance or accounting. Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP) such as Microsoft Dynamics.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

described here are representative of those an employee must routinely perform to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform their essential duties. The nature of work requires the ability to operate standard office equipment. Requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile, and prepare work documents, and set up and maintain work files. Ability to occasionally lift to 30 lbs. independently. May require occasional evening and weekend hours as business needs demand. May require occasional travel by automobile. Requires participation and attendance at organization-sponsored events and meetings.

WORKING CONDITIONS

described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee while performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform their essential duties. Most of the work is performed in a general office environment. Participation in meetings and company activities may be required. This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Athens Foods, Inc. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the job holder's responsibility.

Pay:

$21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person