• Analyst, Accounts Payable

    Southwire (Carrollton, GA)


    Analyst, Accounts Payable

     

    **Date:** Oct 2, 2025

    **Location:** Carrollton, GA, US, 30119

    **Company:** Southwire Company LLC

    A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?

    Job Summary

    The Accounts Payable Analyst is responsible for day-to-day oversight and relationship management of an Accounts Payable Portfolio, Reporting Units, and/or Critical Suppliers. The Analyst leads a team, including an Accounts Payable Specialist and Shared Operations Support (SOS), to drive continual process improvements using OPS core values. The Analyst is directly responsible for daily tracking of team and department goals, development of effective and ongoing training, and reaching a level of operational efficiency that results in reaching an on-time payment goal of 98% or higher.

    Key Responsibilities

    Provides analytical/technical business support for the assigned portfolio and departmental projects

     

    Performs root cause analysis, presents results, and makes solution recommendations

     

    Using critical thinking skills, directly and proactively interacts with suppliers and internal customers to resolve various processing/payment roadblocks

     

    Assists in the preparation and analysis of supplier discounts maximization

     

    Reviews, targets, and assists in establishing electronic invoicing and payments for suppliers in their assigned portfolio

     

    Prepares monthly portfolio analysis and metrics of supplier payments using the department's established protocol

     

    Other duties as assigned

     

    Required Education & Experience

     

    Years of Experience: 2 - 4 Years

     

    Field(s) of Expertise: AP or AR

     

    Preferred Education & Experience

     

    Years of Experience: 5 - 7 Years

     

    Field(s) of Expertise: AP

    Preferred Licenses and Certifications:

    + Proficiency in Word & Excel. Working knowledge of PowerPoint

    + Strong reconciliation, organization, and time management skills

    + Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, proven business acumen, exceptional interpersonal capabilities and possess an attention to detail.

    + SAP Experience desired.

     

    Spans of Control

     

    Does this role manage Southwire Team Members: No

     

    Travel

     

    Domestic Travel - Up to 25% of Time

    Physical Requirements

    Standing - 20% of time

     

    Sitting - 20% of time

     

    Walking - 20% of time

     

    Working Conditions

     

    Office

     

    Equipment

     

    Computer/Keyboard

     

    Competencies

     

    Action Oriented

     

    Balances Stakeholders

     

    Collaborates

     

    Customer Focus

     

    Nimble Learning

     

    Plans and Aligns

     

    Skills

     

    Accounts Payable

     

    Basic Accounting Principles

     

    Financial Analysis

     

    Governance

     

    Payment Processing

     

    Process Improvement

     

    Tactfulness

     

    Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)

     

    Trustworthiness

     

    Vendor Relationship Management

    Benefits We Offer:

    + 401k with Matching

    + Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)

    + Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

    + Long & Short-Term Disability

    + Supplemental Insurance Plans

    + Employee Assistance Program

    + Employee Referral Program

    + Tuition Reimbursement Programs

    + Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities

    + Parental Leave

    + & More

     

    Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

     

    **Nearest Major Market:** Atlanta