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Meaningful Work From Day One:
Serving as a business partner and Subject Matter Expert within the Americas GBS structure, the Invoice to Pay Analyst position facilitates and coordinates financial accounting, reporting, and analytical activities, with a focus on communicating quantitative and qualitative information in a clear, accurate, and timely manner. This role is responsible for the Invoice-to-pay operations in the Americas markets, also working with the GBS on improvement activities.
This position will be based in Brown-Forman's Mexico office, under the GBS structure, with the possibility to work remotely one day a week.
What You Can Expect:
Process PO and Non-PO invoices through the invoice digitization system and SAP Systems
Research, analyze, and resolve errors and vendor issues in a timely, accurate, and professional manner according to invoice processing standards and compliance
Maintain professional, effective communication with internal and external customers in a timely, persistent manner, using superior customer service skills.
Provide general support for Procure-to-Pay COUPA processes, ensuring alignment with day-to-day invoice processing activities.
Develop expertise in the T&E expenses reimbursement process and system (CONCUR), assist in travel expense reimbursement, spot check on the T&E reports on a monthly basis
Ensure established financial controls are adhered to, and evidence is retained
Responsible for training end users on Accounts Payable and T&E procedures
Cross-train with GBS team members, experts
Maintain and update documentation (Standard Operating Procedures) and training materials
Provide COUPA training to the end-users
Act as an SME (subject matter expert) for the country cluster
Test upgrades and enhancements applied to the invoice processing, including SAP, COUPA, and other systems.
Identify, plan, and implement Accounts Payable process improvements to strengthen controls, maximize system resources, and improve efficiency and productivity
Help to work on the standardization of the processes across Europe
Assist the GBS management team with special projects, which may also include managing projects
Maintain Vendor Master Bank information and coordinate any necessary support with the Treasury or Strategic Sourcing departments. This includes receiving all banking from both employees and outside vendors. Maintaining a close relationship with the Treasury department to coordinate new bank setups and confirmations, as well as any returned payments.
Perform payment runs twice a week: Generate Domestic (ACH transfers, wires, drafts, checks) and International (same but no checks) payments; perform related audits; deliver any required reporting; and troubleshoot/resolve exceptions in a timely and accurate manner.
ANALYSIS/REPORTING
Perform quarterly account reconciliations. Ability to analyze and follow up with various BF locations around the globe to resolve outstanding issues.
Vendor aging report
General support on VAT and other tax reporting.
Support the monthly closing activities
What You Bring to the Table:
Education: Bachelor's degree or Equivalent; Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent customer service/communication skills and an ability to develop/maintain effective work relationships with customers at all levels and with other team members
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Experience working with international currencies, taxes, and business processes, including determining resolutions to issues, errors, etc.
High energy level, ability to work independently, and multi-task effectively in a service organization.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High level of Spanish and English in speaking and writing
Experience in a paperless invoice processing “workflow” environment
Manufacturing Operations Accounts Payable experience
Time management
Strong Analytical skills
What Makes You Unique:
Experience: 2 plus years of 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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Requisition Type:
Employee
Management Level:
Professional
Global Job Level:
P5
Number of Openings Available:
1
Brown‑Forman Corporation is a global leader in the spirits industry, responsibly building exceptional beverage alcohol brands for more than 155 years. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, we are guided by our founding promise, “Nothing Better in the Market.” Our premium portfolio includes the Jack Daniel’s Family of Brands, Woodford Reserve, Old Forester, New Mix, el Jimador, Herradura, The Glendronach, Glenglassaugh, Benriach, Diplomático Rum, Gin Mare, Fords Gin, Chambord, and Slane. With approximately 5,000 employees worldwide, we proudly share our passion for fine-quality spirits in more than 170 countries.
