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.