Temporary Accounts Payable Analyst

Joining King's Hawaiian makes you part of our `ohana (family). We are a family-owned business for over seventy years, respecting our roots while thinking about our future as we continue to grow and care for our customers and the communities we serve. Our `ohana members build an environment of inclusivity as they freely collaborate, pursue learning through curiosity, and explore innovation as critical thinkers. Beyond that, we are also passionate about supporting the long-term health and well-being of our employees and their families. If you're excited to rise with our team, come and join our `ohana!
Working under direct supervision, the Temporary Accounts Payable Analyst will be responsible for accurately and efficiently leading the company's accounts payable process to ensure the timely recording of all invoices/credits and its payment. The AP Analyst will survey all general expenses and identify cost-saving initiatives in alignment with the department's goals & KPI's. Employees in this position may interact with their leader several times a week to receive guidance and feedback. Most non-routine activities may require their leader's advance approval, but routine decisions within the general scope of the role may be made independently.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor AP inboxes to ensure all invoices are received into AP system without errors.
• Supervise the OCR system to ensure invoices are scanning accurately and exporting to the appropriate systems for processing.
• Alongside the Team, manage 2000+ active vendor accounts as it relates to AP.
• Review and process a high volume of invoices through a 2-way match and validate proper account coding and classification before routing out for payment approval.
• Reconcile vendor aging statements on a weekly/monthly basis to keep the portfolio of accounts in good standing.
• Work with vendors and internal stakeholders involved to resolve pricing and quantity discrepancies between invoices, purchase orders, and receipts.
• Complete ad-hoc projects as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE)

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting or at least 2-3 years of experience in accounting at mid-large sized companies required.
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Experience with ERP or other accounting applications: SAP and Ariba experience is desirable.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (JOB SKILLS, ABILITIES, KNOWLEDGE)

• Possess good communication skills with a proven track record of providing great customer service with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and quantitative approach to business and problem solving.
• Demonstrates ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficient with MS Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Ability to activate and amplify aloha via King's values of excellence, dignity, saying it like it is in a way it can be heard; and curiosity, collaboration, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence.

King's Hawaiian operates in a hybrid environment. We are in the office Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, and we work remotely on Thursday and Friday.
This is a temporary role with an expected duration of 3 to 5 months.
The pay range for this position is $26.68 to $38.70 per hour.
King's Hawaiian is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our ohana.