Finance Specialist I- PTP

Job Summary

The Finance Specialist role will be responsible for providing comprehensive day-to-day operational oversight along with subject matter process expertise in any or all aspects of Procure to Pay. These processes include but are not limited to: Purchasing; Invoice Processing, Payments Program, Card Management, Vendor Master Data, and PTP related projects, as required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Proactively resolve or manage the resolution of day-to-day related issues, impacting purchasing and payables.
• Support and interact with Bottler Stakeholders, procurement, and finance teams in all processes: Card Program Administration; Payment runs, invoice process and supplier management to provide ongoing support of the business.
• Work in accordance with offshore team to provide governance and assistance in process areas.
• Analyze information and resolve escalations with internal/external stakeholders.
• Respond to vendor escalations and resolve any discrepancies in billings and payments.
• Testing and collaboration of systemic process improvements
• Excellent communication, customer service and time management skills and possess a high level of organizational ability.
• Provide Subject Matter Expert guidance to stakeholders/offshore teams through training and support for payables process.
• Own the end-to-end responsibilities associated with invoicing processing and customer service.
• Ad hoc analysis/tasks as the business requires.
• Manage supplier enablement process through ARIBA

Key Skills and Abilities

• Team Skills/Collaboration – Proven strong leadership skills
• Speaking and Writing – Clearly articulate relevant ideas, opinions, and information
• Thinking Analytically – Analyze information to provide clear and concise recommendations
• Exercising Judgment – Generate alternatives and assist in selecting the best option; problem solving / creative innovative and thought processing skills.
• Time Management/Prioritizing – Ensure the timely completion of designated objectives.
• Research and analytical work experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft 
• Knowledge of the accounts payable system processing of various types of invoices i.e. manual, electronic, purchase order and payments i.e. checks, ACH, wires, credit cards
• Experience in how to analyze and interpret system functionality for Procure to Pay Operations to ensure the optimal integrity and functionality.
• SAP Experience ARIBA supplier management is a plus.
• A credit check is required for this position in Finance.
• Hybrid Work Environment: Employees will be expected to work on-site a certain number of days each week and/or month at the manager’s discretion.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance

Years of Experience

2-3 or more years of Procure to Pay or Accounting experience.

Required Travel

Travel is not expected in this job, however, employees may be asked to travel for meetings or training on occasion.

Company Message

Coca-Cola Bottlers’ Sales and Service, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.