Specialist I, Accounts Payable

by Panera in

Job role overview

  • Date posted

    May 7, 2026

  • Hiring location

    Fenton

Description

Job Title

To maintain the processing and approval flows of invoices pertaining to all Bakery cafes

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Accurate and timely management of invoices using workflow and PO systems
  • Process all cafe invoices through a variety of channels including OCR, Excel Templates (EIBs), and EDI
  • Establish and maintain relationships with new and existing vendors
  • Reconcile various account statements monthly
  • Assist vendors with questions regarding outstanding invoices and payments
  • Negotiating payment terms with new and existing suppliers
  • Performs testing of Workday updates
  • Escalates issues appropriately
  • Work cooperatively and effectively in a team environment
  • Assist with special requests and projects as needed
Qualifications (Education & Experience)
  • Associate degree a plus
  • Previous AP experience a plus
  • Attention to detail, speed, and accuracy is imperative
  • Experience with high volume workloads
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to develop relationships with suppliers and team members
  • Strong customer service and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently with expanding duties and responsibilities
  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications including Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams
  • Experience with Workday or other large ERPs preferred, but not required.
Working Conditions
  • Required travel – 0%
Physical Requirement
  • While performing this job, the incumbent is regularly required to stand, sit, talk hear & use hands and fingers to operate keyboards
Direct Reports
  • This position will have approximately 0 direct report.
Additional Description

Competitive Pay $40,135-$56,189 annually.

work mode

On-site

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