Accounts Payable Analyst
Content + Source + Freshness • 16 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value identified due to a mix of responsibilities and the broad scope for improvement but may be less attractive due to intense demands.
- Engage with multiple aspects of financial operations
- Drive efficiencies in financial processes
- Requires strong experience in accounts payable
Pros
- Engagement with various financial operations
- Opportunity to improve invoice processing efficiencies
- Contributions towards audit and compliance preparations
Cons
- Intense workload may lead to burnout
- Requires solid accounting experience for effectiveness
- Possible lack of clarity on compensation
Who it's for
Mid-Level • Remote
Good fit
- Analytical AP professionals
- Individuals eager to improve financial processes
- Mid-level candidates looking to enhance their accounts payable skill set
Not recommended for
- Entry-level candidates without relevant experience
- Those who prefer low-pressure roles
- Individuals not interested in varied financial tasks
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
• Responsible for ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations related to vendor invoice processing and payments.
• Monitor processing issues, resolve discrepancies, coordinate M&A activities, participate in book-close and audit activities.
• Analyze departmental system performance.
• Prepare and review periodic reports to support financial decision-making and process improvement initiatives.
• Investigate and resolve payment holds, goods receipt discrepancies, and parked invoices to ensure timely processing.
• Maintain accurate invoice processing by researching, tracking, and preventing recurring issues.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and analysis as needed.
Requirements
- Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline
- Generally, 2-5 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 2-4 years of experience in a related field
- Certification is required in some areas.
- 2+ years of experience in accounts payable or financial operations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
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Hard Skills
- financial operations
- vendor invoice processing
- payment processing
- accounts payable
- analytical skills
- problem-solving skills
- report preparation
- process improvement
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Excel
Soft Skills
- attention to detail
- communication skills
- organizational skills
