Senior Accounts Payable Analyst

Senior Accounts Payable Analyst

At CAVA we make it deliciously simple to eat well and feel good every day. We are guided by a Mediterranean heritage that's been perfecting how to eat and live for four thousand years. We prioritize authenticity, curiosity and the pursuit of excellence in everything we do. We are working towards something big, together.

We foster a culture built on five core values:

• Generosity First, Always: We lead with kindness. Our best work happens when we act in service of others.
• Constant Curiosity: We are eager to learn, grow, and explore beyond the obvious.
• Act with Agility: We welcome change; it's the only constant. We embrace, adjust, adapt.
• Passion for Positivity: We greet each day with warmth and possibility.
• Collective Ambition: We have high aspirations that are achieved when we work together with a shared purpose.

The Senior Accounts Payable Analyst plays a critical role in supporting the organization's financial operations by overseeing high-volume accounts payable activities across corporate and restaurant locations. This position combines strong analytical capabilities with operational execution to ensure timely and accurate invoice processing, vendor management, payment administration, and financial reporting. As a senior member of the Accounts Payable team, this individual serves as a trusted resource and leader, fostering collaboration across Finance, Accounting, Procurement, Operations, and Restaurant Leadership. The ideal candidate leads by example, promotes a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, and helps drive process excellence while supporting the continued growth and scalability of the business.

What You'll Do:

• Process, review, and validate high-volume accounts payable transactions in accordance with company policies and established controls.
• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies to ensure all liabilities are accurately recorded.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, expense reports, and vendor payments across corporate and restaurant operations.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes by preparing accruals, reconciliations, and AP-related analyses.
• Monitor AP workflows to ensure invoices move efficiently through approval channels and payment cycles.
• Manage vendor inquiries and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and service providers.
• Analyze aging reports, payment trends, and vendor balances to identify risks and opportunities.
• Manage Accounts Payable inbox, forwarding invoices received to the appropriate party for approval, and answering vendor inquiries
• Research aged payments and reconcile with AP Manager to issue stop payment and reissues as needed
• Maintain and update vendor records, ensuring accuracy in contact details, payment terms, and tax information
• 1099 compliance across a large vendor population, including collection and maintenance of W-9
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and company policies.
• Participate in special projects related to business growth, system implementations, acquisitions, and process optimization.

The Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• At least 5 years of experience in accounts payable or similar roles
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, accrual accounting, month-end close activities, and financial controls.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
• Experience working with ERP systems and AP automation platforms (NetSuite, Concur, Ottimate, or similar).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership, drive results, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• This is a hybrid position and must come into the office 3 days a week.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to maintain stationary position to be able to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Must be able to identify, analyze and assess details
• For certain positions, must be able to occasionally move or transport items up to 50 pounds
• Ability to communicate with others and exchange information accurately and effectively
• Constantly positions self and move about to support ordinary restaurant or food production support or office operations, as applicable
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner

What we offer:

• Competitive salary, plus bonus and long-term incentives*
• Paid vacation, paid parental leave, plus paid opportunities to give back to the community*
• Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet Insurance plus more*
• 401k enrollment with CAVA contribution*
• Company-paid STD, LTD, Life and AD&D coverage for salaried positions*
• Free CAVA food
• Casual work environment
• The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand
• *Indicates qualifying eligible positions only

CAVA – Joining "A culture, not a concept"

As an equal opportunity employer, CAVA considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or any other characteristic or protected classes as defined by federal, state, or local law.

We run background checks on all new hires in this position.