[Remote] Sr Accounts Payable Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Vallen is an industry leader in delivering flexible supply chain solutions. The Sr. Accounts Payable Analyst serves as a subject matter expert for complex accounts payable processes, resolving aged invoices, managing vendor prepayments, performing reconciliations, and partnering with internal and external stakeholders to improve processes and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert for the review and resolution of aged vendor invoices, debits, and credits within SXe and AS400 systems
• Partner with vendors, buyers, and internal stakeholders to resolve invoice discrepancies, prevent payment delays, and obtain refund checks or credit memos related to overpayments
• Manage and process vendor prepayment requests for U.S. and Mexico operations, ensuring compliance with company policies, approval requirements, and payment schedules
• Analyze credit research queues and daily reporting to identify high-value, aged, or complex items requiring prioritization and resolution
• Collaborate with U.S. Accounts Payable and COE leadership to establish research priorities and improve credit processing efficiency
• Oversee returned material (RM) research and tracking activities, ensuring timely resolution and adherence to established service level agreements (SLAs)
• Review and action the weekly override report, investigating invoices with order/cost discrepancies and ensuring appropriate resolution and documentation
• Perform monthly reconciliation of the miscellaneous Accounts Payable account, identifying and resolving outstanding items in a timely manner
• Partner with AP leadership on process improvement projects, system enhancements, and operational initiatives designed to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
• Assist in documenting procedures, training team members, and sharing best practices to enhance departmental performance
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent experience
• 5-7 years of Accounts Payable, accounting, or financial operations experience, including research, reconciliation, and exception management activities required
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and drive resolution
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, reporting, and reconciliation functions
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with all levels of management, cross-functional teams, and external vendors
• Proven ability to identify process improvement opportunities and implement effective solutions
• Experience with SXe, AS400, or similar ERP/accounting systems preferred

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Single, Employee + Spouse or Children, and Family Coverage
• 401(k) with discretionary company match of $0.50 on the $1.00 up to 6% of pay (U.S. positions only)
• Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
• Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits and Parental Leave
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Days): 80–160 hours of vacation time based on seniority, accrued monthly and prorated from date of hire. 40–56 hours of sick time per year based on seniority and advanced upon hire.
• Paid Time Off (Holidays): 8 scheduled holidays plus 2 floating holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement (based on position)
• Employee discounts through BenefitHub
• Advancement opportunities

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