Sr Accounts Payable Analyst

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Sr Accounts Payable Analyst to support high-volume vendor payment operations for our team in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This role is ideal for someone who can balance accuracy, responsiveness, and strong follow-through while working across multiple priorities. You will play a key part in keeping invoice workflows moving efficiently, resolving payables issues, and partnering with internal stakeholders and external processing resources to maintain smooth operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end vendor invoice processing in Tipalti while ensuring adherence to established financial policies and internal controls.
• Examine incoming bills for proper account coding, required backup, completeness, and approval readiness before submission for payment.
• Coordinate approval workflows by directing invoices to the appropriate reviewers, tracking pending items, and following up to prevent delays.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to invoices, payments, documentation, and vendor questions in a timely manner.
• Communicate with agency contacts regarding invoice status, payment timing, approval needs, and submission expectations.
• Assist newly acquired agencies as they align with company accounts payable procedures and supporting systems.
• Maintain well-organized payables records and documentation to support audit readiness and operational consistency.
• Contribute to month-end close tasks and provide support for outsourced processing activities by clarifying procedures, reviewing work quality, and escalating recurring issues when needed.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of hands-on accounts payable experience, including work in high-volume processing environments.
• Strong knowledge of invoice review, account coding, approval routing, payment handling, and general AP best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing deadlines independently in a fast-paced, remote work setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications used for reporting, tracking, and communication.
• Experience using accounts payable or ERP platforms such as NetSuite, along with familiarity with invoice processing tools.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills with the ability to build productive relationships across teams and agency partners.
• High attention to detail, sound organizational habits, and strong problem-solving skills when addressing exceptions and process issues.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance for contract/temporary professionals.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan for hired contract/temporary professionals.