AP Systems & Payments Analyst - Drive Timely Payments

B&G Foods, Inc.; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness coverage

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Telemedicine

Work-life balance

Employee discounts

Wellness program

Paid parental leave

Job summary

B&G Foods, Inc. is seeking an Accounts Payable Systems & Payments Analyst to manage invoice workflow, payment execution, AP aging, and reconciliations using Medius and JD Edwards.

You will collaborate with Treasury and vendors, forecast cash needs, resolve payment exceptions, and maintain controls. The role supports month-end close and audits, with a focus on accuracy and timely payments.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in accounting/finance or related field required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 4–6 years in accounts payable, payment processing, or related accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of AP controls, reconciliations, and audit requirements.
• Experience with AP automation and Medius and with JD Edwards ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices in Medius with coding, validation and approvals.
• Manage invoice workflows, aging, and resolution of discrepancies.
• Serve as primary contact for vendors and internal stakeholders on invoices and payments.
• Provide cash forecasts to Treasury and analyze variances between forecasted and actual payments.
• Validate payment requests and vendor banking changes to prevent fraud and ensure policy compliance.
• Execute scheduled and ad hoc payment runs and prepare wire transfer documentation.
• Investigate and resolve payment exceptions and payment anomalies.
• Support month-end close, accrual analysis, and AP reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Associate's Degree in Accounting/Finance/Related Field

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Medius

JD Edwards

Excel

Job description

B&G Foods, Inc. is seeking an Accounts Payable Systems & Payments Analyst to manage invoice workflow, payment execution, AP aging, and reconciliations using Medius and JD Edwards.

You will collaborate with Treasury and vendors, forecast cash needs, resolve payment exceptions, and maintain controls. The role supports month-end close and audits, with a focus on accuracy and timely payments.