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About the Job:

The Accounts Payable Sr. Specialist is responsible for several critical tasks related to control functions to ensure completion is accurate and timely in compliance with SOX and audit requirements for disbursements exceeding $2.5 billion annually. This position reviews the establishment of new vendors and updates to existing vendors in preparation for approval by department manager. As an Accounts Payable Sr. Specialist, you will provide resolution for reported utility shutoff and service disruption issues.  You will perform the reconciliation of assigned general ledger accounts and account analysis for accrual and trend purposes along with working closely with IT, Brand Control and Finance teams, external service providers, and suppliers to ensure the execution of our deliverables is best in class. In this role you will provide outstanding customer service and interact directly with all levels of the organization.

This role is fully remote but will need to be located in the Greater Louisville area.

Salary Range:  

$54,300-$56,000 + bonus eligibility. This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate's location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting (or related field) and/or 2+ years of Accounts Payable or relevant experience. 
• Analytical & critical thinking skills with high attention to detail & confidentiality.
• Advanced skills for data extraction/manipulation required in Microsoft Excel (i.e., V-Lookup, Pivot Tables).
• Ability to meet deadlines managing conflicting priorities and possible frequent interruptions.
• Collaborative with the capacity and eagerness to embrace frequent updates to policies, procedures, and technology - ability to easily pivot as required.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with all levels of in the organization.

• Excellent organizational, time management and customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with automated ERP and other processing applications and software including SharePoint, ReportsNow and DOMO, etc.

Benefits:

Employees (and their eligible family members) may enroll in the following types of insurance coverage: medical, dental, vision, legal, and accidental death and dismemberment, as well as FSA/HSA (depending on enrolled medical plan). Yum! also provides short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. Employees may enroll in our 401(k) plan. Yum! provides 4 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, a floating day off and 2 paid days for volunteer time each calendar year. To learn more about working at Yum! -Click here. 

At Yum!, one of our core values is to Believe in ALL People. This means seeing the value in everyone and unlocking their full potential to be their best self. YUM! Brands, Inc. (including its subsidiaries Yum Restaurant Services Group, LLC ("YRSG") and Yum Connect, LLC ("Yum Digital and Technology") (collectively, "Yum") is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic. Yum! is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.

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This posting will be open for a minimum of two weeks. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected.

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Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting (or related field) and/or 2+ years of Accounts Payable or relevant experience. 
• Analytical & critical thinking skills with high attention to detail & confidentiality.
• Advanced skills for data extraction/manipulation required in Microsoft Excel (i.e., V-Lookup, Pivot Tables).
• Ability to meet deadlines managing conflicting priorities and possible frequent interruptions.
• Collaborative with the capacity and eagerness to embrace frequent updates to policies, procedures, and technology - ability to easily pivot as required.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with all levels of in the organization.

• Excellent organizational, time management and customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with automated ERP and other processing applications and software including SharePoint, ReportsNow and DOMO, etc.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform review of new vendors and updates input to JDE by a peer for compliance with SOX, IRS requirements for 1099 reporting and accurate set up in the JDE AP system in preparation for approval by the department manager (primary SOX control)

• Primary contact for resolution of utility shutoff/service disruption notifications with the brand teams, facilities, and utility companies
• Assist department manager with unclaimed property (reverse escheatment) to include assembling of documents, secure appropriate signatures, provide to recovery consultants and monitor for receipt 
• Complete quarterly fluctuation analysis for required utility and inventory balance sheet accounts
• Analysis of data for accrual requirements and trend analysis on a periodic basis for assigned brand utility outliers; utility invoice aging; perform sustainability reporting for utilities

• Assigned coverage for multiple team members across cross functional teams within Accounts Payable including: 

  - Tracking of EDI vendor and interface files (primary AP SOX control)

  - Monitor and provide resolution for inquiries/requests submitted to the AP Controls team mailbox including acting on accelerated payment requests once approved by the department manager

  - Evaluate, monitor, and resolve vendor debit balances as required

  - Analysis and resolution of voucher errors 

  - Reconciliation of assigned balance sheet accounts ensuring accuracy, resolution of variances according to SOX requirements completing necessary adjustments or corrections. 

  - Complete the check print and reconciliation process; resolve issues with print software with the IT as required

• Other tasks and projects as assigned by the AP leadership team

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform review of new vendors and updates input to JDE by a peer for compliance with SOX, IRS requirements for 1099 reporting and accurate set up in the JDE AP system in preparation for approval by the department manager (primary SOX control)

• Primary contact for resolution of utility shutoff/service disruption notifications with the brand teams, facilities, and utility companies
• Assist department manager with unclaimed property (reverse escheatment) to include assembling of documents, secure appropriate signatures, provide to recovery consultants and monitor for receipt 
• Complete quarterly fluctuation analysis for required utility and inventory balance sheet accounts
• Analysis of data for accrual requirements and trend analysis on a periodic basis for assigned brand utility outliers; utility invoice aging; perform sustainability reporting for utilities
• Other tasks and projects as assigned by the AP leadership team

• Assigned coverage for multiple team members across cross functional teams within Accounts Payable including: 

  - Tracking of EDI vendor and interface files (primary AP SOX control)

  - Monitor and provide resolution for inquiries/requests submitted to the AP Controls team mailbox including acting on accelerated payment requests once approved by the department manager

  - Evaluate, monitor, and resolve vendor debit balances as required

  - Analysis and resolution of voucher errors 

  - Reconciliation of assigned balance sheet accounts ensuring accuracy, resolution of variances according to SOX requirements completing necessary adjustments or corrections. 

  - Complete the check print and reconciliation process; resolve issues with print software with the IT as required