Accounts Payable Analyst

Job Title: Accounts Payable Analyst

Location: San Rafael (Hybrid: 2 days onsite / 3 days remote)

Position Summary:

The Accounts Payable Analyst is responsible for supporting daily AP operations, managing account reconciliations, resolving invoice and supplier issues, and assisting with month-end close activities. This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, improving AP workflows, and ensuring compliance with internal controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage AP account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies across related accounts.
• Review and process complex AP transactions in accordance with company policies.
• Identify root causes of invoice and supplier issues; submit/track IT tickets and collaborate with internal teams to drive resolution.
• Serve as backup to the AP Mailbox Coordinator as needed.
• Support month-end close through clearing discrepancies and performing variance analysis.
• Investigate AP exceptions, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist the AP Manager in process improvements and accuracy enhancements.
• Develop and document best practices for AP reconciliation and workflow optimization.
• Complete special projects and tasks assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred (High School diploma required).
• 1–2 years of Accounts Payable experience.
• Strong understanding of core accounting principles and internal control concepts.
• Proven ability to diagnose, isolate, and resolve issues with effective communication.
• Experience with Oracle or SAP preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel.