AP Analyst

Piece of Cake Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Piece of Cake Inc. is looking for an Accounts Payable Analyst to join their Finance Team in Atlanta. The ideal candidate will manage full-cycle accounts payable activities, from recording invoices to processing payments and reconciling statements.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and solid understanding of the accounts payable process. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, along with a proactive mindset to improve processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred.
• Experience in Accounts Payable assessed with education and professional experience.
• Strong understanding of double entry accounting and AP process.

Responsibilities

• Process and pay invoices for Company-owned stores.
• Manage AP software system and troubleshoot with the provider.
• Communicate with vendors and internal staff effectively.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Process improvement mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

AP software systems

Job description

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.

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