Associate Accountant, Accounts Payable

Posted 3 Hours Ago
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7 Locations
In-Office or Remote
Senior level
Food • Logistics
The Role
Manage end-to-end accounts payable including high-volume invoice processing, payment runs, supplier and intercompany reconciliations, corporate card and expense verification, AP ledger maintenance, supplier data management, PO and invoice dispute resolution, and support for audits and ad hoc finance tasks.
Summary Generated by Built In
JOB DESCRIPTION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for end-to-end Accounts Payable processes, including high-volume invoice processing, payment runs, and resolving PO, invoice, and payment disputes
• Prepare supplier payments and ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Manage the AP inbox and respond to all queries promptly
• Ensure all invoices comply with the company’s authorisation approval policy
• Maintain accurate coding of invoices to general ledger accounts
• Review and resolve debit balances on the AP ledger
• Verify and process corporate credit cards and employee expenses
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Manage and update supplier master data with appropriate supporting documentation
• Review and action the Purchase Order Outstanding (POoS) report
• Liaise with internal staff and suppliers to resolve AP queries in a timely manner
• Maintain AP records and ensure proper filing and archiving
• Support internal and external audits when required
• Perform intercompany reconciliations at month end
• Undertake ad hoc tasks as required by management

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 5 years’ Accounts Payable experience, including processing high volumes of purchase invoices

• Experience handling multiple PO invoices and transactions in different currencies
• Good  knowledge of Excel and ERP system, we use Opera Pegasus
• Ability to work on own initiative and manage workload independently in a fast-paced environment

SKILLS:

  • knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
  • Good Excel skills
  • High attention to details and accuracy
  • Able to work on own initiative
  • Able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
  • Able to work independently under multi-tasking high pressure environment

BEHAVIORS:

  •   Honest and reliable
  •   Proactive and self-motivated
  •   Strong team player with a collaborative approach
  •   Able to take ownership and accountability for tasks

Skills Required

  • Minimum 5 years Accounts Payable experience, including high-volume invoice processing
  • Experience handling multiple PO invoices and transactions in different currencies
  • Good knowledge of Excel
  • Experience with ERP systems (Opera Pegasus)
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and PowerPoint)
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to work on own initiative and manage workload independently
  • Able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
  • Able to work independently under multi-tasking high pressure environment

Sysco Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sysco and has not been reviewed or approved by Sysco.

  • Healthcare Strength Multiple national medical plan options with telehealth, behavioral health resources, and targeted programs indicate broad coverage and support. Preventive care access and ancillary offerings (dental, vision, Rx advocacy) further reinforce the package.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with automatic company contributions plus a match, alongside an employee stock purchase plan, underscores solid retirement support. At union locations, enhanced pension terms add to perceived long‑term value.
  • Pay Growth & Progression Recent collective bargaining outcomes with substantial wage increases demonstrate meaningful pay progression where contracts apply. In high‑volume markets, incentive structures can amplify earnings beyond base rates.

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The Company
HQ: Houston, TX
24,120 Employees

What We Do

Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food and related products to customers who prepare meals away from home. This includes restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, entertainment venues, and more. Sysco operates almost 340 distribution centers, in over 10 countries, with 76,000 colleagues serving approximately 730,000 customer locations. The company generated sales of more than $81 billion in fiscal year 2025 that ended June 28, 2025. As the world’s largest food-away-from-home distributor, Sysco offers customized supply chain solutions, bespoke specialty product offerings, and culinary support to drive customers to innovate and optimize their operations. We act as a trusted business partner to our customers, helping them grow through our industry-leading portfolio that includes fresh produce, premium proteins, specialty products, sustainably focused items, equipment and supplies, and innovative culinary solutions. For more information, visit www.sysco.com. For important news and key information for Sysco investors, visit the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at investors.sysco.com.

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