ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ANALYST Job Listing at Dollar General in Goodlettsville, TN (Job ID 2024-298212)

Description

Work Where You Matter: At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient Store locations, Distribution Centers, Store Support Center or with our Private Fleet Team, we are proud to provide a wide range of career opportunities. We are not just a retail company; we are a company that values the unique strengths and perspectives that each individual brings. Your difference truly makes a difference at Dollar General. How would you like to Serve? Join the Dollar General Journey and see how your career can thrive. Company Overview:

Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day.® by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com/about-us.html.

General Summary:

This position is responsible for analyzing mass invoice reconciliations and exposure due to price discrepancies exceeding $100K per SKU and managing one or more, vendor debit balances, VNC uploads/reserves, and DC receipt corrections impacting AP, ensuring impactful vendor data is accurate, and financial risks are minimal.  This role has a direct financial impact on the accuracy of vendor payments and financial risks and is responsible for ad hoc processes, reporting, trend analysis and monthly accruals.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities include managing and analyzing mass invoice reconciliations, exposure due price discrepancies, VNC uploads/reserves, DC receipt corrections impacting AP, and collecting debit balances while maintaining optimal relationships with vendor partners.
• Engages with Merchandising, MDM, and vendor partners ensuring accuracy of critical vendor data such as vendor account set-ups, remittance changes, terms, and financially impactful cost discrepancies in accordance with SOX controls and Dollar General's policies. 
• Performs risk analysis to determine vendor's eligibility for DG's domestic Supply Chain Finance program and performs monthly account reserves to mitigate risks.
• Collaborates with team and management in continuous improvement events to improve and implement efficiencies related to short-term and long-term departmental projects and processes.
• Executes various financial entries and account reconciliations based on analysis.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilites:

• Excellent analytical ability and innovative problem-solving ability
• Broad retail industry knowledge: knowledge of merchandising, and vendor negotiations; knowledge of the order-shipping-billing-receiving cycle, and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
• Strong attention to detail with a sense of urgency around deadlines
• Project a professional image and has the ability to operate independently in a position of high visibility
• Ability to manage multiple decision processes while working in a fast-paced environment using multiple systems and databases
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• At least an Intermediate level in Microsoft Word and Excel; ability to utilize database application

Work Experience &/or Education:

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field and two years of experience in retail chain environment required. Experience in merchandising a plus.  An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.