Senior Analyst, Accounts Payable

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sr. Accounts Payable Analysts to join our team. This role is critical in ensuring the accurate, timely, and efficient processing of escalated accounts payable transactions, maintaining strong vendor relationships, and optimizing our AP processes. The ideal candidate will be a problem solver with a proven track record in solutioning invoice/PO blockers and driving process improvements. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• 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, reconciliation, and collaborating with
  varies internal partners.
• 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• A proactive and results-oriented mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.