Accounting Analyst

About the Company

Nonni's Foods is a fast-paced food and beverage manufacturing company dedicated to delivering high-quality products. Our mission is to provide exceptional value to our customers while fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.

About the Role

The Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Analyst for Nonni's Foods is responsible for supporting the day-to-day financial operations. This role handles a combination of payables processing, receivables management, collections support, and account reconciliation activities across both the US and Canadian business entities.

Responsibilities

Accounts Paybable:

• Process and code vendor invoices accurately and in accordance with company policies and payment terms.
• Match purchase orders, receipts, and invoices (three-way match) to ensure proper authorization and documentation prior to payment.
• Prepare and execute weekly check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers in coordination with the Cash Manager.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies, short payments, and past-due items in a timely manner.
• Maintain vendor master data including contact information, payment terms, and banking details.
• Support month-end close activities including accruals, AP aging review, and account reconciliations.

Accounts Receivable:

• Manage accounts receivable activity for assigned customer accounts, including cash application, collections follow-up, and dispute resolution.
• Investigate and resolve pricing discrepancies, shortages, returns, promotional deductions, and chargebacks in coordination with Sales and Customer Service.
• Monitor AR aging reports and proactively follow up on past-due balances to minimize bad debt exposure.
• Reconcile customer accounts to ensure timely and accurate payment activity within agreed-upon credit terms.
• Assist in preparing weekly and monthly AR reporting, KPI tracking (DSO), aging analysis, and cash forecasting updates.
• Support bi-weekly aged trial balance review sessions with Sales, Finance, and select leadership team members.

Reporting & Analysis:

• Prepare regular AP and AR reports for Finance leadership including aging summaries, payment status updates, and variance analyses.
• Utilize ERP systems and reporting tools to analyze financial data, identify trends, and flag risks or anomalies for management review.
• Track deductions by customer for budget and accrual purposes; maintain organized records to support audit and review requests.
• Assist with process improvement initiatives to streamline AP/AR operations and enhance reporting accuracy.

Compliance & Controls:

• Maintain compliance with company policies, customer agreements, vendor contracts, and internal controls.
• Support internal and external audit requests by providing accurate documentation and timely responses.
• Ensure segregation of duties and proper approval workflows are followed for all payables and receivables transactions.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures for AP and AR functions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner with Sales, Customer Service, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to resolve payment disputes and improve collection cycles.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Operations on vendor payment issues, purchase order discrepancies, and invoice holds.
• Support the Cash Manager and Corporate Controller with ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required
• 3–5 years of accounts payable and/or accounts receivable experience in consumer goods, food & beverage, or manufacturing industries
• Solid understanding of retailer deductions, chargebacks, promotional programs, and dispute management preferred
• Proficiency with ERP systems such as Sage, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or similar platforms
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities with a high attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work effectively across functions and with external customers and vendors
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Experience with EDI transactions and customer portals is a plus

Preferred Skills

• Background in food and beverage manufacturing or CPG environments
• Experience supporting major retail accounts such as Walmart, Target, Costco, Kroger, or regional grocery chains
• Familiarity with trade promotions and deduction management platforms
• Exposure to continuous improvement or process optimization initiatives within a finance function

Pay range and compensation package

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• Annual performance bonus eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee product discounts
• Career growth opportunities within a growing global manufacturing organization

Work Environment

This is a fully in-office position based at the Old Post Office in downtown Chicago. The role requires regular collaboration with onsite finance, operations, and commercial teams in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment. Occasional interaction with the Canadian business entity (THINaddictives, Inc.) may be required.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Nonni's Foods is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.