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?  

Location: Carrollton Headquarters

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