AP Analyst

Why Consider This AP Analyst Opportunity? Highly visible role that partners with operations, vendors, and internal stakeholders to resolve complex purchasing and invoice discrepancies Opportunity to move beyond traditional invoice processing and into a more analytical, problem‑solving focused Accounts Payable position Collaborative environment with exposure to multiple departments across the organization Ideal role for someone who enjoys investigating issues, building relationships, and driving resolutions Stable organization with strong processes and opportunities for growth Key Responsibilities of the AP Analyst Review and analyze open purchase orders and unmatched receipts to identify outstanding issues Investigate why purchase orders remain open, including missing invoices, receiving discrepancies, system issues, or processing delays Partner with department managers, vendors, procurement teams, and Accounts Payable to research and resolve exceptions Contact vendors directly to obtain missing invoices, verify order status, and reconcile discrepancies Determine appropriate resolution, including processing invoices, correcting receiving records, or closing purchase orders Monitor aging reports and exception queues to ensure timely resolution of outstanding items Utilize Excel to track, analyze, and report on open items and resolution progress Ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls throughout the procure‑to‑pay process Qualifications of the AP Analyst 3+ years of Accounts Payable experience with strong exposure to purchase orders and invoice reconciliation Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis Ability to investigate issues independently and drive resolutions Excellent communication skills and willingness to pick up the phone and work directly with vendors and internal stakeholders Experience working in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment Experience working with procure‑to‑pay (P2P) systems such as Coupa or similar platforms Experience researching and resolving PO, receiving, and invoice matching discrepancies #J-18808-Ljbffr Creative Financial Staffing