Senior Analyst, Accounts Payable

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Solutioning invoice/PO blockers: Ensuring all departmental tasks are executed accurately and efficiently. This includes resolving highly difficult invoice/PO match discrepancies by researching for root causes,…
• Process Improvement and Optimization: Continuously evaluate AP processes to provide feedback for efficiency and improve accuracy. Identify opportunities for automation to support best practices.
• Vendor Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, ensuring timely resolution of inquiries and disputes.
• Payment Processing: Ensure timely and accurate payment to vendors.
• Internal Controls and Compliance: Maintain robust internal controls for the AP function to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and policies.
• Reporting and Analysis: Daily overview of stats provided by AP leadership to ensure excellence in key performance indicators (KPIs). Drive positive results in areas for improvement.
• Team Player: Assist with training AP staff when needed and fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

Job requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field or certification a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable.
• Experience with an ERP (specifically the Accounts Payable module) is mandatory. This includes a deep understanding of its functionalities, configuration, and best practices for AP processing.
• Demonstrate experience with AI technologies within an AP environment is a plus. This includes understanding how these technologies are applied for invoice data extraction, validation, and process automation.
• Skills: Strong understanding of accounting principles and accounts payable best practices.
• Excellent team player and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis, reporting, and problem-solving.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.