Accounts Payable Analyst

9997 Headquarters Atlanta Chicken Salad Chick Headquarters Atlanta 2839 Paces Ferry Rd SE Ste 500, Overlook II Atlanta, GA 30339, USA Summary of Position Chicken Salad Chick has an opportunity for an Accounts Payable Analyst to join the Finance Team. This team member will be responsible for full‑cycle accounts payable activities including recording invoices, processing payments, reconciling vendor statements, managing vendor relationships, analyzing expenses, and using systems and technology to improve efficiency. Duties & Responsibilities Process and pay invoices for Company‑owned stores and corporate departments across four entities using a third‑party processor. Manage AP software system including adding new stores and accounts, managing users and payees, troubleshooting with provider, and leveraging reporting to build analytical processes and controls. Communicate clearly to ensure all inquiries from vendors and internal staff are responded to in an accurate and timely manner with adequate details and actionable steps. Request and reconcile vendor statements as necessary and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. Reconcile the AP subledger and evaluate aged open payables and unusual items for additional procedures. Evaluate monthly expense activity to identify missing invoices or other anomalies requiring additional research. Review invoice activity following period close to identify and record necessary accrual and adjustment journal entries. Quickly escalate business critical issues. Any other duties as assigned by management team. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related field is highly preferred. Accounts Payable experience evaluated in consideration of education and other professional experience. Solid understanding of double entry accounting and the accounts payable process. Outstanding communication (written and verbal), presentation, time management, and organizational skills. High degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Proactive self‑starter interested in the opportunity to create process improvements or build new processes. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office including comfort with common Excel functions. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr