AP Analyst
Allegheny County, PA - USA
Job Summary
Job Summary
The AP Analyst is responsible for reviewing processing and analyzing vendor invoices and payments while ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards. This role supports financial operations by maintaining accurate records resolving discrepancies and providing reporting and analysis related to accounts payable activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner
- Perform 3-way matching (purchase order receipt and invoice) when applicable
- Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and payment issues
- Manage vendor accounts and respond to vendor inquiries
- Prepare and process payment runs (ACH wire transfers checks)
- Reconcile vendor statements and accounts payable balances
- Maintain accurate AP records and documentation for audits
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities related to AP
- Analyze accounts payable data and prepare reports for management
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies
- Support process improvements and automation initiatives within AP
- Perform additional ad hoc duties as required by the finance team
Concur & Expense Management Responsibilities
- Serve as system administrator for Concur including user setup maintenance and policy configuration
- Manage corporate card program including ordering new cards handling replacements and resolving card-related issues
- Review and audit employee expense reports for accuracy completeness and policy compliance
- Provide support and guidance to employees on expense reporting and system usage
- Investigate and resolve expense report discrepancies and inquiries
- Perform monthly expense report reconciliations and support month-end close processes
- Partner with finance and accounting teams to ensure proper expense coding and reporting
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration (preferred)
- 25 years of experience in accounts payable or finance
- Strong understanding of accounting principles
- Experience with ERP systems (such as SAP ERP Oracle NetSuite or QuickBooks)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables VLOOKUP data analysis)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
Preferred Skills
- MBA or other advance level education
- Experience with invoice automation tools (e.g. Coupa or Ariba)
- Knowledge of Power BI
- Knowledge of SOX compliance and internal controls
- Ability to manage high-volume invoice processing
- Strong communication and vendor management skills
Key Competencies
- Financial analysis
- Data accuracy
- Time management and deadline adherence
- Process improvement mindset
- Motivated with a strong desire to learn
- Collaboration with procurement and finance teams
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
The COMPANY is a retail concept well recognized franchise operator in the Middle East with the head quarters based in Kuwait. The COMPANY with its retail history in the region since 1973 has currently over 15 well know retail franchise brands and 3 in house brands in its growing bran ... View more