Invoice to Pay Trainee

Brown-Forman; Castilla-La Mancha; Hybrid; EUR 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown-Forman is seeking an Invoice to Pay Analyst to process PO invoices, resolve issues, and support global AP workflows within the GBS structure. The role requires strong analytical skills, Excel proficiency, and experience with international currencies and taxes.

You will work in Guadalajara, Mexico with potential for one remote day per week. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in automated ERP invoice processing (SAP or COUPA) and bilingual Spanish/English communication skills.

Qualifications

• College/university degree in accounting, finance or business administration.
• Accounts Payable experience required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and spoken communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and international currencies/taxes.

Responsibilities

• Process PO invoices through invoice processing in SAP/COUPA.
• Research, analyze, and resolve vendor/customer issues promptly.
• Manage the global workflow of invoices to buyers and approvers.
• Gather GL coding and authorizations for timely payments.
• Cross-train with GBS team members and support management.

Skills

Accounts Payable experience

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Bilingual: Spanish and English

Time management

Education

Accounting/Finance/Business Administration degree

Tools

SAP

COUPA

Job description

Meaningful Work From Day One

Serving as a business partner within the LATAM GBS structure, the Invoice to Pay Analyst position is responsible for processing invoices, reporting, and working with internal and external partners.

This role is responsible for the Invoice to pay operations in the Mexico market, also working with the GBS on the improvement activities.

This position will be based in the Mexico office of Brown Forman, working under the GBS structure, with possibility to work remotely one day a week.

What You Can Expect

• ACCOUNTS PAYABLE FUNCTION:
  • Process PO invoices through invoice processing and SAP Systems.
  • Research, analyze, and resolve vendor and customer issues in a timely, accurate, and professional manner.
  • Manage the global workflow of invoices to buyers and approvers. Interact where needed to efficiently gather general ledger coding, authorizations and other information to facilitate timely and accurate payments.
  • Develop and maintain an understanding of international business practices, including currencies, basic tax laws
  • Work with other departments at B-F where needed in support of this function.
  • Identify root cause analysis of invoice processing and posting errors and resolve errors in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Maintain professional and effective communication with internal and external customers in a timely and persistent manner using superior customer service skills.
• OTHER TASKS:
  • Cross-train with the other GBS I2P team members and subject matter experts
  • Help to provide accurate information to the management
  • Perform other duties as assigned

What You Bring to the Table

• Education: College/University (Bachelors or Equivalent); Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• Accounts Payable experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication in written and spoken
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Experience working with international currencies, taxes, and business processes including determining resolutions to issues, errors, etc. will be a plus
• High energy level, ability to work independently, and multi-task effectively in a service organization.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• High level of Spanish and English in speaking and writing
• Time management

What Makes You Unique

• Experience: 2 plus years experience in an automated ERP invoice processing environment, preferably SAP or COUPA

Who We Are

We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.

What We Offer

Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce.

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Brown-Forman Corporation is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Brown-Forman Corporation to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.

Business Area: Global Finance

Function: Finance - GBS

City:

Guadalajara

State:

Country: MEX

Req ID: JR-