Accounts Payable Analyst

About The Role

The Accounts Payable Analyst plays a key role in supporting the end-to-end accounts payable function while driving process improvements, resolving non-routine issues, and providing insights through data analysis. This role reports to the Accounts Payable Manager and partners closely with the Accounting, Planning and Procurement, and other cross-functional stakeholders to maintain strong relationships with our suppliers and to ensure vendor records are accurate and complete.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned vendor accounts, ensuring accurate and timely invoice processing, issue resolution, approvals, payment execution, and vendor communications in compliance with company policies and service level expectations
• Perform and review SAP reporting (e.g., GRIR, MRBR) to identify trends, exceptions, and process improvement opportunities
• Investigate and resolve non-routine AP issues, partnering with procurement, receiving, accounting, and IT teams as needed
• Perform and support cash application activities, ensuring timely and accurate posting of vendor payments while investigating and resolving unapplied or misapplied cash
• Support administration of the corporate travel and expense process through Concur and the corporate card program, providing end-user support and issue resolution
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and audit requirements across accounts payable and expense management processes
• Support month-end close activities, including accrual analysis, reporting, reconciliations, and other accounting support as needed
• Assist in training and coaching Accounts Payable Specialists to promote consistency, quality, and professional development
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls within the AP function
• Support compliance activities, including vendor record maintenance (W-9s), 1099 reporting, and audit requests
• Contribute to special projects, system enhancements, and cross-functional initiatives that support the continued evolution of the procure-to-pay process

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 2+ years of relevant accounts payable or accounting experience
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve non-routine issues
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to analyze and interpret data
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality
• Ability to work independently with general direction and manage multiple priorities
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on eliminating waste and driving efficiency

Benefits

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