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