.Brown-Forman Accounts Payable Analyst (Fixed Term Contract) Guadalajara, MexicoAt Brown-Forman, we are looking for an Account Payable Analyst capable of managing and ensuring the correct application of invoices received, in accordance with the requirements of tax laws, so that they are correctly presented in the Financial Statements. This is a great opportunity to be part of an amazing company and take an active role in analyzing information to identify areas of improvement.Contract Duration: This role is a temporary contract, 18 months.Meaningful Work from Day One:Manage the global workflow of vendor invoices to our internal and external customers, facilitating the payment of company liabilities in a timely and accurate manner.Work with customers to resolve/troubleshoot exceptions or obstructions to this process; identify and implement efficiencies; support other payment processing centers; assist in transitioningto a paperless and automated processing center environment; and provide analysis and metrics within and outside the department using various reporting tools.What You Can Expect:Effectively perform daily accounts payable function for designated business areas managed in Mexico.Process PO invoices through invoice processing and SAP Systems.Research, analyze, and resolve vendor and customer issues in a timely, accurate, and professional manner.Manage the global workflow of invoices to buyers and approvers. Interact where needed to efficiently accumulate general ledger coding, authorizations, and other information to facilitate timely and accurate payments.Develop and maintain an understanding of international business practices, including currencies, basic tax laws governing those taxing bodies serviced by our department, and local customs.Work with other departments at Brown-Forman where needed in support of this function.Identify root cause analysis of invoice processing and posting errors and resolve errors in a timely and accurate manner.Test upgrades and enhancements applied to invoice processing and SAP accounts payable system.Maintain professional and effective communication with internal and external customers in a timely and persistent manner using superior customer service skills.Perform other duties as assigned.What You Bring to the Table:Education: College/University (Bachelors or Equivalent); Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.Experience: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.3 – 5 years experience in an automated ERP invoice processing environment, preferably SAP and Coupa.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
