Accounts Payable Analyst

Accounts Payable Analyst

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Analyst to join our accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an AP professional who enjoys working beyond day-to-day invoice processing and has a strong understanding of accounting principles. This is a permanent position that offers a hybrid work schedule.

The Accounts Payable Analyst will take ownership of more complex AP activities, including auditing invoices for accuracy, researching and resolving discrepancies, supporting month-end close, and ensuring transactions are properly recorded. The ideal candidate is analytical, resourceful, and comfortable digging into issues to determine the root cause and find the right solution.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, audit, and process invoices to ensure accuracy, proper coding, approvals, and compliance with company policies
• Research and resolve complex invoice, payment, vendor, and account discrepancies
• Analyze invoices and supporting documentation to identify errors, duplicate payments, missing information, or incorrect coding
• Work closely with vendors, internal departments, and accounting team members to resolve outstanding issues
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities related to accounts payable
• Prepare and review AP-related accruals and ensure expenses are recorded in the appropriate accounting period
• Understand and assist with prepaid expenses, expense allocations, and other accounting adjustments
• Reconcile vendor accounts and AP-related general ledger accounts
• Investigate unusual or inconsistent transactions and determine appropriate accounting treatment
• Maintain accurate and organized AP records and supporting documentation
• Assist with AP reporting, analysis, and process improvements
• Identify opportunities to improve AP processes, increase accuracy, and strengthen internal controls
• Support the accounting team with special projects and other accounting responsibilities as needed