Senior AP Analyst – Minneapolis (Hybrid)
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About This Opportunity
It’s an exciting time to join our rapidly growing Accounting team with ample development opportunities. We’re looking for a highly motivated Accounting professional who is eager to learn and scale with us. This role requires a candidate who can produce high-quality work while maintaining professionalism, attention to detail, an internal control mindset, and the highest degree of integrity.
Position Summary
The Senior Accounts Payable Analyst will be responsible for performing all aspects of Accounts Payable, including researching variances, supporting PCard and Corporate T&E card strategies, and identifying process improvement opportunities to support our high-growth organization. This role will support and influence our key system implementation initiatives while applying general accounting knowledge and performing tasks with excellent attention to detail.
What You’ll Do
You’re excited about this opportunity because you will:
- Generate standard and ad hoc Accounts Payable data analysis and reports
- Contribute to the creation, design, and implementation of best practices and associated training materials for Accounts Payable processes
- Capture financial commitments for fully executed contracts to establish payment schedules, milestones, and assign GL codes and dimensions
- Lead monthly accounts payable close processes, including research and reconciliation of unreimbursed expense reports, unentered invoices, and unapproved invoices, and provide supporting documentation as needed
- Perform full cycle accounts payable functions by coding, vouchering, reviewing, and processing vendor invoices while ensuring compliance with AP internal controls, policies, and procedures
- Develop robust accounts payable, expense reimbursement, and procurement procedures to maximize efficiency
- Resolve vendor issues by communicating directly with vendors and internal personnel
- Assist with management of the service desk for the Accounts Payable team for internal and external partners
- Answer inquiries from vendors and employees and resolve outstanding issues
- Perform GL coding and review of all T&E and credit card transactions
- Maintain the 1099 vendor data file annually
- Process weekly payments
- Provide customer service and support to internal departments and vendors with respect to various accounts payable inquiries
- Complete ad-hoc analyses and special projects
What We’re Looking For
We’re excited about you because:
- You are self-motivated and self-managed—able to think independently, creatively, and opportunistically
- You have a “get-it-done mindset”—you’re able to handle stress well, humble, and gritty
- You can successfully balance attention to detail with swift execution
- You have a strong understanding of both financial and operational controls
- You possess strong written and verbal communication skills
Qualifications
Required:
- 5+ years of experience in Accounting, preferably in Accounts Payable
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Experience working within a SOX control environment
- Familiarity with CA sales/use tax, W-9, and 1099 reporting
- Strong General Ledger knowledge
- Proficient in Excel
Highly Desired:
- NetSuite, Coupa, and Concur experience
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to listen and build relationships
- Results-oriented with high energy and a self-starter attitude
- Strong analytical and process improvement skills
- Ability to adjust and function in ambiguity and solve problems in such an environment
- Understands the unique needs of various audiences and tailors messages accordingly
- Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- Strong spreadsheet skills with the ability to manipulate and digest large amounts of data
- Ability to recognize and address data integrity issues
Location
Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid)
Interested? Apply directly online or call us at 612-333-6444
