Analyst III Finance Ops - AP Processing NFR

Category/Area of Expertise: Accounting/Finance
Job Requisition: 556382
Address: USA-NC-Salisbury-2085 Harrison Road
Store Code: AP/AR Not For Resale (5133357)
Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.
The overall objective of this role is drive financial performance by providing research, analytics, and recommendations on complex business modeling, non-standard management reporting, and impacts of changing accounting principles to business leadership.
Position requires vast expertise in multiple areas /disciplines both internal to finance as well as business partner functions and applies that expertise to the overall project/ function. Responsible for ensuring the accounting transactions required to adequately report and manage receivable and other revenue accounts are completed in a timely and accurate manner. Solves complex accounting, process, and system issues.
Performs complex analysis and account reconciliations. Works with department staff to review current processes and makes recommendations for process improvements. Works with business partners to design and implement revenue and reimbursement programs which include process and system solutions. Responsible for various reports, KPIs, and metrics for the Accounts Receivable department. Responsible for conducting business in accordance with ADUSA policies and procedures as well as Accounting Standard Practices.
***Our flexible/ hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. Our core office locations include Salisbury, NC and Carlisle, PA.
Essential job functions:

• Research, analyze, reconcile, audit and summarize financial data for use by management in making finance decisions and resolve accounting discrepancies.

• Report productivity, margins, and expenditures that occur within the organization calculating accruals using business knowledge and extrapolations of historical data or future projections based on probability.

• Leads period close activities for assigned discipline maintaining current knowledge of specialize accounting and/or current tax laws and governmental regulations.

• Identifies and assesses financial variances based on knowledge and expertise providing insight and advice for senior management and other end users regarding accounting issues that arise from reconciliation or reported financial results.

• Compiles accurate period, quarterly, and annual reports ensuring accuracy of financial statements, and completes requests for non-standard reports.

• Serves as a technical resource during internal and external audit processes.

• Interactions are internal and external to the company at all levels and pertain to project / functional activities. Independently gains cooperation and commitment through personal persuasiveness.

• Analyze complex revenue and receivables accounts and negotiate with suppliers and customers to resolve billing disputes

• Partner with Category Management, Supply Chain, Retail Services, Banking, Information Technology, and all other business partners to identify and solve complex business issues

• Collaborates with business partners to design and implement revenue and reimbursement programs which include process and system solutions

• Answer Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet questions for assigned accounts and ensure completion of period-end checklist to ensure accurate reporting of income and receivables in the company's financial statements

• Responsible for ensuring the accounting transactions required to adequately report and manage receivable and other revenue accounts are completed in a timely and accurate manner, performing account analysis, and reconciliations of general ledger accounts.

• Point of contact for 3rd party vendor relations for outsourced functions and drives and leads special projects for the department.

• Additional job duties may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the business and support our Values.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 4-5 years of relevant professional experience, with demonstrated knowledge and skills applicable to the role

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and professionally
• Proven ability to build credibility and influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization, as well as external partners and vendors
• Demonstrated success managing multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational capabilities with the ability to maintain accuracy while balancing competing demands
• Passion for delivering a positive customer experience and building strong, service-oriented relationships
• Analytical problem-solver with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including experience creating and analyzing PivotTables, utilizing VLOOKUP functions
• Attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy, quality, and process excellence

Preferred Qualifications:

• General Accounting knowledge required

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite; advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

• Experience working with SAP S/4HANA

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At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're actively seeking top talent.
Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.
Our associates are the heartbeat of our organization. We are committed to offering a welcoming work environment where all associates can succeed and thrive. Guided by our values of courage, care, teamwork, integrity (and even a little humor), we are dedicated to being a great place to work.
We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business.
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