**Position Summary:** _Reporting to the AR Team Lead, the AR Analyst is responsible for analysis and execution related to processing of open vendor receivables timely. Will be proficient with all technology needed to support these processes. Must be able to manage multiple activities and prioritize to meet multiple deadlines. Acts as point of contact to Vendors/Opsites and be responsible for managing communication with stakeholders internally and externally._ **Duties and Responsibilities:** + Maintain relationship with multiple vendors through regular direct interaction. Identifies opportunities to provide exceptional customer experience. Executes ad-hoc activities as needed. + Manage vendor account collection activities that include but are not limited to contacting vendors for payments, check application and analysis related to obligation discrepancies. + Handle inbound phone calls from Suppliers, respond to requests for information/approval from SBS related to return/pricing/contracts, research on supplier statements, payment related vendor inquiries, download BSCC claims report w/o vouchers, review for discrepancies, run scripts, investigate errors. + Understand corporate/direct-billed vendor reclamations related to BSCC claims. + Guide and advise automation projects to improve Supplier AR trial balance activities. + Review and resolve OpSite inquiries; Review SMS claims; Supplier-to-customer agreement related inquiries / disputes. + Liaison with Sysco internal teams and SBS Global teams to ensure service levels and quality requirements are achieved. + Responsible for achieving service level and SBO targets through day-to-day account management activities. + Support vendor needs including field communication, reporting analysis, and updates as needed + General vendor inquiries and requests in Salesforce. + Acts as liaison with stakeholders to ensure appropriate awareness of account activities and escalates issues as needed. + Review and mentor Specialist in best practices for data analysis and presentation. Participates in training as needed to continuously develop skill set to support standardized processes. + Develop ideas and tools to improve usability of Sysco’s internal data sources. Work cross functionally to automate or improve existing processes to streamline accuracy and performance. ​ **Technical Skills and Abilities:** + Ability to manage multiple complex customer facing projects + Quantitative problem solver; analytical thinker who can draw conclusions from multiple data sources + Entrepreneurial spirit; embraces change and the challenge to innovate that comes with it + Excellent verbal and written communication skills comfortable sharing independent thoughts and conclusions + Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines while managing multiple workstreams + Able to work collaboratively across corporate functional areas to achieve positive results + Proficient with technology including Microsoft office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Salesforce, SUS, RME, Tableau and reporting platforms + Ability to create and analyze transnational reporting and draw conclusions that can be socialized to appropriate stakeholders + Ability to work independently, manage time and prioritize activities **Required Minimum Education:** High School Diploma or GED required, associate degree or higher preferred **Required Minimum Experience** 2-4 years’ experience in Accounts Receivable/Payable or Accounting Degree or related accounting experience (for example, General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Cash Application) experience processing invoices performing 3-Way Match **Abilities and Skills** + Basic working knowledge of commonly used Accounts Receivables/Payable concepts, practices and procedures. + Ability to review obligations for accuracy and identify discrepancies. + Microsoft Office and specialized accounting / finance software ERP Systems (i.e. workday, SUS, RME) + Ability to prioritize tasks and work in a fast pace environment. Good oral and written communication skills. **Physical Demands:** + The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. + While performing the duties of this job, 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. **Work Environment:** + The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. + The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. NOTICE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the environment and level of work being performed by this job. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only tasks to be performed by the employee in this job. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job related duties requested by his or her supervisor. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description supersedes prior job descriptions \#LI-AG1 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.