Senior Analyst - Accounts Payable (P2)

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee invoice processing and transaction verification for accurate and timely vendor payments.
• Manage accounts payable staff, including hiring, training, performance evaluation, and guidance.
• Maintain internal controls and procedures to prevent errors and fraud.
• Reconcile accounts payable transactions with general ledger balances and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure timely payments and maintain accurate records and control reports.
• Prepare accounts payable reports and metrics to assess performance and identify improvements.
• Manage monthly financial close activities and support accurate financial statements.
• Review supplier statements and resolve billing errors, disputes, refunds, and discrepancies.
• Coordinate purchase order, receipt, and invoice matching with procurement and receiving teams.
• Handle complex vendor inquiries and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Support tax filings, financial reporting, audits, payment processing, and special projects.
• Assist with systems management and contribute to a high-performing accounts payable team.

Required Skills

• Lead end-to-end invoice and payment processing, including matching invoices with purchase orders and receipts.
• Oversee electronic funds transfers, checks, wires, and alternative payment methods.
• Prepare journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, expense accruals, and month-end close reporting.
• Lead accounts payable systems implementation, automation, and workflow improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with policies, internal controls, and relevant regulations.
• Prepare and present accounts payable activity reports, aging reports, and cash flow forecasts.
• Provide documentation and responses for internal and external audit inquiries.

Experience and Education

• 5-7 years of finance operations experience focused on accounts payable and related processes.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with attention to detail and a problem-solving mindset.
• Good knowledge of SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in commerce, or an MBA in finance, from a recognized college or university.

Workplace

• The position is identified in the source description as hybrid.