Flowers Foods & Subsidiaries · 21 hours ago
A/R Analyst
FL- Tallahassee
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$50K/yr - $58K/yr
5+ years expFlowers Foods, Inc. is a leading producer of packaged bakery goods in the United States, committed to innovation and quality. The A/R Analyst provides operational and analytical support for finance-related processes, ensuring accurate transaction processing and compliance while driving continuous improvement initiatives across enterprise financial operations.
Food and BeverageConsumer GoodsBakeryConsumerFood Processing
Responsibilities
Lead and execute enterprise‑wide financial operations across O2C, AR, AP, and General Accounting, ensuring high standards of accuracy, efficiency, and operational excellence
Own the end‑to‑end processing lifecycle of invoices, payments, collections, and related financial transactions, driving timely completion and proactively resolving discrepancies
Serve as a strategic partner to finance, operations, IT, and business unit stakeholders by diagnosing issues, recommending solutions, and ensuring seamless cross‑functional alignment
Drive audit readiness and compliance discipline, supporting internal and external audits, ensuring adherence to corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and internal controls
Identify, design, and implement process improvements aimed at reducing cost, increasing accuracy, enhancing productivity, and standardizing best practices across the enterprise
Support digital transformation initiatives by leveraging ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.), automation tools, and AI applications to modernize and streamline workflows
Maintain and continuously improve documentation, SOPs, and process maps to ensure clarity, consistency, and long‑term sustainability of processes
Analyze operational and financial data, generating insights that inform decision‑making and improve operational performance
Act as a key liaison for issue escalation, troubleshooting complex operational challenges with minimal oversight
Exhibit strong communication and collaboration skills, influencing peers and stakeholders to drive adoption of new processes and operational change
Operate independently with a high degree of ownership, while also contributing meaningfully to team‑based initiatives
Utilize Microsoft Office, ERP tools, and AI‑driven applications to enhance reporting, automate tasks, and improve data accuracy
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Management, Information Systems, or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
Exhibit strong communication and collaboration skills, influencing peers and stakeholders to drive adoption of new processes and operational change
Operate independently with a high degree of ownership, while also contributing meaningfully to team‑based initiatives
Utilize Microsoft Office, ERP tools, and AI‑driven applications to enhance reporting, automate tasks, and improve data accuracy
Preferred
5+ years of experience in finance operations, shared services, or a related enterprise environment, with proven exposure to high‑volume transactional processes
Hands‑on experience with Order to Cash, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and General Accounting processes, including familiarity with operational controls and performance metrics
Experience supporting compliance requirements, internal and external audits, and adherence to financial policies and regulatory standards
Demonstrated ability to work in a cross‑functional environment, troubleshoot issues, and support process improvements
Advanced coursework or experience in technology‑enabled business processes or systems management is preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive health and medical benefits
401(k) Retirement savings plan
Professional growth and leadership training
Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave
Company
Flowers Foods & Subsidiaries
Headquartered in Thomasville, Ga., Flowers Foods, Inc.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.3B2025-02-11Post Ipo Debt· $800M
2021-03-02Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2001-03-28IPO
Leadership Team
Jeff Shura
Sr. Vice President Engineering & Technology
Bret Hathaway
Vice President of Procurement
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