AP Analyst

Purpose:

The Accounts Payable Analyst supports daily Accounts Payable operations while driving process improvement, reporting, automation, and cross-training initiatives. This role serves as a key resource in strengthening AP processes, improving efficiency, enhancing controls, and supporting the long-term growth of the department.
The ideal candidate combines strong AP operational experience with analytical skills, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to identify and implement process enhancements.

Core Responsibilities:

Manage payment processing activities, including ACH, wire, and check payments.
Oversee timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments.
Create, maintain, and analyze AP KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics to drive operational visibility, trend analysis, and process improvements.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce manual processes.
Develop and maintain process documentation and standard operating procedures.
Drive automation, system enhancements, and workflow improvements.
Partner with Finance, Procurement, Treasury, and business stakeholders to improve AP operations.
Facilitate cross-training, knowledge transfer, and onboarding activities.
Assist with vendor inquiry resolution and escalated payment issues.
Support internal and external audit requests.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent experience
5+ years of accounts payable experience
Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, and reporting
Proficiency in ERP systems and AP workflows

Experience with AP automation tools and process improvement initiatives preferred

Experience with Power BI, Power Query, SQL, or similar reporting tool preferred

Skills:

Data accuracy and attention to detail
Problem-solving and issue resolution
Effective stakeholder communication
Continuous process improvement focus
KPI tracking and data analysis