Senior Accounts Payable Analyst

US Seattle only : This position is open to candidates in the Seattle WA area. You will have a hybrid remote/in-office schedule where you will work from our casual pet-friendly office at least 3 days a week.

Trupanion is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Accounts Payable Analyst to join our Accounts Payable team. This role leads day-to-day Accounts Payable (AP) operations and provides analytical systems and process support across related Finance functions including Accounts Receivable (AR) Procurement Commissions Treasury and financial reporting. The position combines financial and operational analysis with hands-on responsibility for the work required to keep AP accurate timely and fully operational.

The Senior Accounts Payable Analyst serves as a trusted senior resource for the AP team coordinating priorities resolving escalated issues and identifying risks that need management attention. The role also provides operational continuity when the manager is unavailable without formal people-management responsibility.

This is a hands-on senior role with the knowledge and capability to fully cover the end-to-end AP addition to analysis controls systems and process improvement work the employee is expected to perform routine AP activities when needed including invoice processing coding and approval follow-up vendor maintenance payment preparation exception resolution expense review reconciliations and supporting documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure AP AR Procurement and Commission processes are efficient accurate and aligned with GAAP requirements company policies and internal controls.
• Calculate validate and process commissions accurately based on sales and business data.
• Oversee AP AR and Commission system and process changes including requirements gathering testing validation documentation and implementation.
• Analyze AP AR Procurement and Commission data to support informed decision-making and identify trends exceptions control gaps and actionable recommendations.
• Partner cross-functionally to identify process improvement opportunities and implement solutions that enhance efficiency data accuracy and scalability.
• Support audits and recurring monthly annual and regulatory requirements including 1099 processing W-9 collection annual filings state reporting and Unclaimed Property.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations and support cash forecasting payment analysis financial reporting and operational metrics.
• Independently cover the full end-to-end AP process as needed including invoice intake and entry coding and approval follow-up vendor maintenance payment processing expense review exception resolution reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Serve as the senior operational resource and designated back-up to the manager for AP workflow coordination escalations risk identification and business continuity.

Skills & Capabilities

• Strong accounting and AP operations knowledge with an understanding of the upstream and downstream impacts across AR Procurement Commissions Treasury and financial reporting.
• Ability to lead through influence provide clear direction during coverage periods and escalate matters appropriately.
• Exceptional attention to detail accuracy organization and follow-through.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills including the ability to assess risk and make sound decisions within established authority.
• Ability to analyze financial and operational data and translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Clear professional written and verbal communication and the ability to build productive relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities adapt to changing business needs and meet time-sensitive payment reporting and filing deadlines.
• Self-motivated proactive collaborative and committed to continuous improvement.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• 5 years of accounting or finance operations experience with meaningful experience in accounts payable and exposure to AR Procurement and Commission processes.
• Experience serving as a senior resource project lead trainer or backup for AP leadership preferred.
• Experience supporting 1099 processing W-9 compliance annual filings and state reporting requirements including Unclaimed Property.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills required; advanced skills preferred.
• Experience with Workday or another Tier 1 ERP system and AP automation tools.
• Working knowledge of GAAP internal controls audit support and regulatory compliance; familiarity with SOX controls preferred.
• Professional certification such as CPA or CAPP preferred but not required.

Additional Information :

Compensation:

• The base hourly range for this position is $39 - $40 on a full-time schedule. 
• Along with base compensation Trupanion employees are currently eligible for monthly bonuses. 
• We want all employees to be invested in Trupanions success so we grant Restricted Stock Units to all new team members. Our new hire grants vest over 4 years.

Benefits and Perks:

• Full medical dental and vision benefits at no cost to the employee
• Four weeks of paid time off and 9 paid float holidays (you can decide which days are most important to you!)
• Five-week sabbatical after five years of employment
• Open casual pet-friendly and fun office environment
• Free medical health insurance for your pet (1 dog or cat)
• Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations
• Seattle Office Amenities: Free on-site gym free dog walking services for office pets during business hours free parking and paid ORCA cards.

For more information about Trupanion visit more about how Trupanion has revolutionized our industry and the reimbursement model: is an equal-opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds abilities perspectives and skills.

We will ensure that individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process perform essential job functions and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time