The Accounts Payable (AP) Analyst plays a key role in supporting the AP function through financial analysis, reporting, and process improvement initiatives. This individual possesses a strong understanding of AP practices and thrives in an environment that values innovation, flexibility, teamwork, and continuous improvement. The AP Analyst will provide critical analytical support, assist with month-end close activities, and partner with management on projects and audits to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency within the department.

• Provide analytical support on key metrics to drive process improvements.

• Support the AP month-end close process, including accruals.

• Assist the AP Manager with reporting and operational needs.

• Identify and recommend process and technology improvements to enhance efficiency.

• Support internal and external audits, ensuring timely and accurate responses.

• Partner with management on special projects and ad hoc analysis as needed.

• Post journal entries and voucher invoices.

• Prepare 1099 forms and Unclaimed Property returns.

• Collaborate with team members and adapt to project needs, assisting in other areas when required.

• Identify compliance risks and take proactive steps to eliminate or minimize them.

• Deliver excellent customer service by maintaining a positive attitude and supporting colleagues.

• Maintain an organized work environment with strong time-management skills.

• Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.

• Research and reconcile open vendor credits.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• 3+ years of financial and/or data analysis experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Business Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, and related functions required).

• Skilled in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.

• Strong organizational, follow-up, and problem-solving skills.

• Effective written and verbal communication with the ability to interact across all organizational levels.

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and passion for continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• 3+ years of AP experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience with electronic AP processing systems; SAP experience a plus.

• General accounting experience preferred.

• Strong mathematical proficiency and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage competing deadlines.

• Capacity to quickly learn and apply new processes, policies, and technologies.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across teams.

The Accounts Payable Analyst directly supports the AP & Disbursements Manager and AP Lead. This role ensures funds are disbursed only when properly authorized, maintains files to support audits, and performs banking functions in compliance with company policy.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Regularly required to sit, use hands, and communicate clearly.

• Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands/arms, and climb.

• Must occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds.

The work environment is generally moderate in noise level and typical of an office setting. Rare exposure may occur to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, electrical shock, or radiation. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.