Job Description

The Price Audit Analyst supports Avendra’s distributor and supplier pricing compliance audit program. The analyst reviews supplier spend and pricing data against contractual terms, identifies and investigates variances, documents findings, and collaborates with suppliers and internal partners to resolve issues. This early-career role includes structured training in Avendra’s audit methods and systems, with progressively greater ownership of assigned audits.

Position Reports to Senior Manager, Price Audit

Job Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and execute assigned distributor pricing compliance audits in support of the annual audit plan, initially with training and guidance and with increasing independence.
• Review supplier contracts, pricing terms, transaction and spend data; prepare audit workpapers, schedules, supporting documentation, and summaries of work performed.
• Use Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, to analyze supplier data, compare pricing, and identify potential discrepancies.
• Investigate pricing variances and potential noncompliance, determine root causes with appropriate support, and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare accurate written audit findings and communicate results and recommendations to suppliers, sourcing partners, and Avendra management.
• Follow up with suppliers and cross-functional partners to obtain information, resolve open items, and keep assigned audits on schedule.
• Collaborate with Price Audit management, commodity managers, regional managers, and contracting partners to identify audit risks and resolve data, item, pricing, and contract questions.
• Research and resolve Regional and Non-Food pricing support incidents and maintain clear records of resolutions.
• Manage multiple concurrent audits, monitor progress against deadlines, and participate in regular status and quality-review meetings.Secondary Responsibilities
• Support special projects, investigations, and analyses affecting Compliance Audit, Finance, and Procurement.
• Use existing pricing-verification tools and sampling methodologies; identify and recommend improvements to audit processes, tools, and data quality.
• Conduct ad hoc data analysis and summarize findings for internal management or external stakeholders.
• Contribute information to annual audit planning and risk assessment as experience develops.

Work Environment.  This is a hybrid position.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

 Physical Demands. This is largely a sedentary role with some light lifting of files possibly needed. 

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience in auditing, pricing, finance, accounting, or data analysis.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience; recent graduates with strong analytical skills are encouraged to apply.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel proficiency, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and the ability to review and reconcile datasets; working knowledge of Microsoft Word.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and attention to detail, including the ability to investigate discrepancies and understand underlying causes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple concurrent assignments, manage deadlines, work independently as skills develop, and remain flexible when information or timelines are uncertain.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and produce accurate documentation.
• Preferred
• Exposure to auditing, accounts payable, accounting, pricing analysis, contract review, supplier data, or financial reconciliation.
• Familiarity with SQL or basic query writing.
• Experience suggesting process improvements or using data analysis tools.Core Competencies
• Analytical thinking and root-cause problem-solving
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Excel and data analysis
• Planning, time management, and adaptability
• Written and verbal communication
• Initiative and continuous improvement

Work Arrangement and Other Information

• Location: Rockville, Maryland; hybrid, generally two onsite days per week, with Wednesday and Thursday as current preferred team days (subject to change).
• Initial training: More frequent onsite attendance expected for approximately the first 2–3 weeks, typically Monday through Thursday, to support hands-on training.
• Travel: No overnight travel currently expected.
• Work environment: Primarily office/computer-based and largely sedentary, with occasional light lifting of files.

Benefits

COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position is $58,000 to $65,000 annually, depending on experience.  If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer.  This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources.   Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage.  Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.  For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation. 

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected.  Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts.   For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.