Job Information
Brown-Forman GBS Invoice to Pay Accounting Analyst in Guadalajara, Mexico
Meaningful Work From Day One
Serve as a business partner with the corporation and its operating units within the Global Business Solutions Group’s Invoice to Pay Team, performing all aspects of the accounting, analysis and processing activities associated with the company’s Expense Management system, Corporate Card Program(s) and Purchasing Card Program. This position will also assist in supporting the accounts payable function as needed. This position will have significant employee facing communications through email and phone. S/he will exhibit the highest professional standards and ethical principles. Other valued attributes that we are seeking are a strong work ethic, positive attitude, great communication skills, and capacity to get things done independently.
What You Can Expect
Audit expense reports against the company travel and entertainment policy and notify employees when they are not compliant with the policy
Prepare journal entries, reconciliations and monthly T&E reporting.
Provide training and guidance on travel and expense business practices and expense reporting processes to employees.
Prepare monthly internal management travel and expense reports and deliver them to Finance reviewers.
Perform all accounting activities including but not limited to Expense Processing,
Accounts Payable and the Purchasing Card programs (i.e. Accruals, Account reconciliations and Journal entries), while ensuring all activities are performed timely and accurately.
Responsible for leading year-end close activities for the PtP team, including the coordination, tracking and communication of timelines and activities, within and outside the department as appropriate.
Lead and assist with tools and systems upgrades as appropriate (eg. Concur, Citibank, etc.).
Maintain documentation of processes and procedures, and ensure updates are made as new processes are created or changed. Assist and lead efficiency efforts in area of responsibility to include streamlining processes and automation to help improve overall productivity (continuous improvement focus).
Assist with annual IRS 1099 process
Perform other GBS duties as assigned
What You Bring to the Table
Education: College/University (Bachelors or Equivalent); Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
Experience: 3-5 years of accounting or expense reimbursement experience or accounts payable.
Must have the ability to execute multiple tasks and adhere to strict deadlines in a fastpaced, changing environment.
Experience in the administration and configuration of an automated expense system.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with all areas and levels of the company.
Proactive, assertive, and creative approach to problem solving.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality of company information and activities.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
What Makes You Unique
Masters Degree (M.A., MBA or Equivalent);
Experience: Experience in Corporate Card Administration.
A working knowledge of the SAP environment.
Experience implementing and administering the Concur Expense application
Proficient in Microsoft Access
Intermediate to Advanced skills with Excel, Google sheets, etc.
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.
Brown-Forman Corporation is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Brown-Forman Corporation to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.
Business Area: Global Finance
Function: Finance - GBS
City: Guadalajara
State:
Country: MEX
Req ID: JR-00008759