Financial Operations Specialist

Bunzl Distribution NA is a global leader in various industries, including Cleaning & Hygiene and Health Care. They are seeking a Financial Operations Specialist to manage and resolve EDI and financial transaction issues, focusing on process improvement and data analysis. Responsibilities Manage large amounts of data including organizing, analyzing, reconciling, and resolving data discrepancies Investigate and resolve EDI-related errors impacting invoicing, payments, remittances, and customer transactions Perform root cause analysis to identify underlying issues and implement sustainable corrective actions Partner with cross-functional teams (Finance, IT, Customer Experience, Sales Operations) to resolve discrepancies, including designing new workflows and processes Collaborate directly with external customer teams to troubleshoot issues and align solutions Design, document, and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability Monitor recurring issues and develop proactive strategies to eliminate repeat errors Analyze transaction data and trends to identify systemic issues and optimization opportunities Resubmit corrected invoices or purchase orders to clear discrepancies Support onboarding of new customers/vendors by ensuring EDI and financial process readiness Develop and maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and knowledge-sharing materials Contribute to automation initiatives and system enhancements related to financial operations Provide regular recurring reports to present status updates and next steps to leadership Willingness to challenge existing processes and develop new solutions Strong partnership with internal teams and external customers Takes ownership of issues through resolution and prevention Skills Bachelor's degree preferred Experience in customer-facing roles preferred Demonstrated success troubleshooting transactional or system-based issues Experience working with multiple EDI platforms (ANSI X12, EDIFACT, XML) or Spend Management Platforms (e.g., Coupa, Ariba) Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills Ensure accuracy in financial transactions and data handling Ability to diagnose complex issues and identify root causes Comfortable working with large volumes of data and deciphering mismatches, discrepancies, and variances Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with reporting tools such as Power BI and AS400 (JANUS) is advantageous Prior experience in retail inventory, project management, or supply distribution is a plus, but not required Benefits Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits first of the month following 30 days Flex Care and Health Care Spending Account Life Insurance Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick, Holidays and Personal Time Parental Leave 401K with generous company match Tuition Reimbursement program Company Overview Bunzl Distribution USA, Inc. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is