Full-Time

Accounts Payable Associate

Posted on 2/19/2025

Sysco

Sysco

Foodservice distribution for restaurants and healthcare

Entry

No H1B Sponsorship

Orlando, FL, USA

The job is based in Orlando, Florida, specifically in the Buckhead division.

Category
Bookkeeping
Financial Accounting
Accounting
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s or Associates Degree in Finance or Accounting Preferred
  • Proficient computer skills with emphasis on Word and Excel
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Must be able to read, write and speak English
  • Must be able to analyze data and draw logical conclusions and recommendations from the data
Responsibilities
  • Obtain supplier invoices, receiving documents and other supporting documentation then examines, codes appropriately, and posts to the accounting system.
  • Prepare checks for printing
  • Prepare hand checks as needed
  • Handle all supplier A/P queries and follow up
  • Coordinate and resolves with buyers all cost discrepancies and tracks using a cost discrepancy log.
  • Other tasks assigned by financial lead.
Desired Qualifications
  • Entry-level position

Sysco Corporation specializes in foodservice distribution, primarily serving restaurants, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. The company offers a variety of products, including food items and kitchen equipment, along with marketing and operational consulting services tailored to the needs of its clients. Sysco differentiates itself from competitors by providing comprehensive support, such as the "Restaurants Rising Toolkit" to help businesses adapt to changing dining trends. The goal of Sysco is to make running a foodservice operation easier and more profitable for its clients.

Company Size

N/A

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Houston, Texas

Founded

1970

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Sysco can capitalize on the demand for plant-based and alternative protein products.
  • The rise of ghost kitchens presents opportunities for specialized supply chain solutions.
  • AI integration in supply chain management can enhance Sysco's operational efficiency.

What critics are saying

  • The Listeria-related recall poses reputational and legal risks for Sysco.
  • A potential Teamsters strike in Houston could disrupt Sysco's supply chain.
  • Involvement in the Burford Litigation Finance saga may lead to financial challenges.

What makes Sysco unique

  • Sysco offers a comprehensive range of products and services for diverse clientele.
  • The company provides marketing services to boost clients' online presence and customer attraction.
  • Sysco's B2B model focuses on convenience and support for restaurant operations.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Professional Development Budget

Performance Bonus

Company News

Bloomberg Law
Feb 26th, 2025
Sysco Gets New Law Head Amid Burford Litigation Finance Saga (2)

Sysco's hired a half-dozen assistant general counsel and installed lawyers in other executive roles over the last year, including chief compliance officer Justin Ross, who came aboard in mid-2024 after holding the same title at FedEx Corp.

The Manila Times
Feb 25th, 2025
Sysco Names Jennifer Kaplan Schott Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer

Schott joins Sysco with over 25 years of in-house and large law firm experience.

Simply Wall St
Feb 22nd, 2025
Sysco (NYSE:SYY) Recalls Shakes Due To Listeria Fears Ensures Enhanced Food Safety Measures

Sysco (NYSE:SYY) recently announced a recall of frozen supplemental shakes due to a Listeria outbreak, highlighting its commitment to food safety standards.

Local 12
Feb 22nd, 2025
Recalled shakes reportedly kill 11 people, sicken 38 due to Listeria contamination

The FDA announced on Friday that all frozen supplemental shakes produced by Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial were recalled due to an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes which killed 11 people.

Stockhouse
Jan 17th, 2025
Happy Belly Food Group secures national distribution with Sysco

Happy Belly Food Group (CSE:HBFG), a stock providing exposure to emerging food brands, has signed a national distribution agreement with Sysco (NYSE:SYY), a global leader in food product distribution that generated US$78 billion in sales in fiscal 2024.

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