Accounts Payable

Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist

We're seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our finance team. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate sales reporting, payment application, cash reconciliation, and franchisee support.

While this is a remote position, candidates must be located in the Louisville area to attend periodic in-person team meetings.

This opportunity is currently a backfill with strong potential for renewal or conversion to full-time employment.

Key Responsibilities

Cash Application & Sales Reporting

• Monitor daily bank lockbox activity and ensure accurate sales reporting is loaded into Krise.
• Oversee successful payment application within JD Edwards.
• Partner with franchisees to resolve sales discrepancies and ensure system accuracy.
• Research and resolve unapplied cash transactions; prepare and maintain period-end unapplied cash reporting.

Banking & Reconciliation

• Prepare daily bank deposits and maintain tracking logs.
• Download and reconcile daily banking activity from U.S. Bank and Wells Fargo against JD Edwards records.
• Process returned payments by voiding original deposits in JD Edwards.
• Enter ACH and wire payments manually and apply them to open receivable invoices.

Franchisee & Brand Support

• Respond promptly to franchisee and Brand inquiries with thorough research and resolution.
• Create one-off invoices, credit memos, royalty rate changes, write-offs, and refund requests.
• Assist with sales corrections and system updates as needed.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Support internal and external audit requests, including SOX peer reviews.
• Collaborate with leadership and IT to identify process improvement opportunities.
• Leverage automation tools and support robotics initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or cash application.
• Experience working with ERP systems (JD Edwards experience preferred).
• Strong understanding of cash application, bank reconciliations, and receivables management.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial processing.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner cross-functionally.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience supporting audits or working in SOX-controlled environments is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.