Accounts Payable Analyst

An Accounts Payable (AP) Analyst oversees a company’s outgoing payments, managing invoices, vendor relationships, and expense reports to ensure accuracy and compliance. Unlike entry-level clerks, analysts evaluate payment trends, reconcile financial data, and resolve complex discrepancies.

Key Responsibilities

• Invoice & Payment Processing: Review, verify, and process full-cycle vendor invoices and employee expense reports promptly.
• Reconciliation & Analysis: Perform monthly reconciliations of payable reports, corporate credit cards, and ledger accounts.
• Vendor Management: Communicate with suppliers to resolve payment discrepancies, verify credits, and maintain healthy business relationships.
• Process Improvement: Assist with the implementation and administration of accounting and expense automation tools (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Coupa).

Typical Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Experience: 2 to 5 years of experience in accounts payable, auditing, or general accounting operations.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables), ERP systems (SAP, Oracle Fusion), and expense reporting software