Analyst, Accounts Payable - Southwire Company
Carrollton, GA 30119
About the Job
A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cables, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products, and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools, and job site power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation, and replacement to support our customers as a value-added partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement, and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to develop innovative systems and solutions, exercise environmental stewardship, and enhance the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?
Southwire Job Description
The Accounts Payable Analyst is responsible for day-to-day oversight and relationship management of an Accounts Payable Portfolio, Reporting Units, and/or Critical Suppliers. The Analyst leads a team, including an Accounts Payable Specialist and Shared Operations Support (SOS), to drive continual process improvements using OPS core values. The Analyst is directly responsible for daily tracking of team and department goals, development of effective and ongoing training, and reaching a level of operational efficiency which results in reaching an on-time payment goal of 98% or higher.
Key Responsibilities
• Provides analytical/technical business support for the assigned portfolio and departmental projects
• Performs root cause analysis, presents results, and makes solutions recommendations
• Using critical thinking skills, directly and proactively interacting with suppliers and internal customers to resolve various processing/payment roadblocks
• Assists in the preparation and analysis of supplier discount maximization
• Reviews, targets, and assists in establishing electronic invoicing and payments for suppliers in their assigned portfolio
• Prepares monthly portfolio analysis and metrics of supplier payments using the department-established protocol
• Other duties as assigned
Required Education, Experience, and Skills
Minimum Education Level: High School Diploma
Years of Experience: 2+
Field of Expertise: AP OR AR
Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills
Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's
Specialized Degree: None
Other Preferred Field of Expertise: AP
Other Preferred Skills, Licenses, & Certificates:
• Proficiency in Word & Excel. Working knowledge of PowerPoint
• Strong reconciliation, organization, and time management skills
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, proven business acumen, exceptional interpersonal capabilities, and attention to detail.
• SAP Experience desired.
Reports To (Supervisor Title): Kelly Mangum
Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: No
Travel: Domestic
% of Time: Up to 25%
Workplace Setting: Hybrid (2-3 days a week On-Site)
Competencies
Benefits We Offer:
- 401k with Matching
- Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Long & Short-Term Disability
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
- Parental Leave
- & More
Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
