Vendor Reconciliation (VR) Analyst – Accounts Payable
Staples · United States · Yesterday
RemoteRemoteAccountingFull-time
What You'll Do
- Keep accounts payable work moving by processing, verifying, and reconciling VR-related invoices, payments, and transactions accurately and on time.
- Serve as a trusted point of contact for vendors and internal business partners, building productive relationships and fostering collaboration to resolve payment and invoice-related issues.
- Evaluate invoice, payment, and account discrepancies, exercising sound judgment to determine appropriate resolutions and escalate risks when necessary.
- Build positive vendor relationships by responding to invoice or payment questions and helping resolve issues quickly.
- Support month-end close by reviewing VR expenditures, maintaining documentation, and helping ensure financial activity is complete and accurate.
- Turn VR expense data into useful reports that help business partners understand payment activity and spending trends.
- Analyze payment trends, aging balances, and recurring issues to identify risks, recommend corrective actions, and improve overall vendor experience.
- Partner with Finance stakeholders to support compliant accounts payable processes and identify ways to make workflows more efficient.
- Influence positive business outcomes by balancing vendor needs, company policies, and financial controls when making day-to-day decisions.
Basic Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in accounts payable, finance operations, or a related financial role.
- 2+ years experience analyzing invoices, reconciling accounts, resolving payment issues, and making informed decisions within established accounts payable processes.
- 2+ years Office experience; Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Working knowledge of Vendor Relations systems, processes, and financial concepts, with the ability to identify issues and recommend solutions.
Preferred Qualifications
- BA/BS degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Experience handling VR-related financial transactions, vendor invoices, or technology-related spend.
- Exposure to month-end close activities, reporting, or reconciliation in a corporate finance environment.
- Experience managing vendor relationships, resolving account disputes, and partnering with cross-functional teams to drive issue resolution and process improvements.
- Demonstrated ability to make independent decisions in a fast-paced environment while balancing service, compliance, and financial objectives.