Sr Accounts Payable Analyst

Overview

This role is responsible for supporting complex accounts payable processes as a subject matter expert. Key focus areas include aged debit and credit management, vendor prepayments, returned material (RM) research, account reconciliations, and workflow prioritization. The position partners with vendors, procurement, AP leadership, and COE teams to resolve exceptions, improve processes, ensure compliance with established controls, and support positive financial outcomes.

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 to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Assist with documenting procedures, training team members, and sharing best practices to enhance departmental performance.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• 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.
• Experience with SXe, AS400, or similar ERP/accounting systems (preferred).
• 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 collaborate with all levels of management, cross-functional teams, and external vendors.
• Proven ability to identify process improvement opportunities and implement effective solutions.

Compensation & 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 (and any leave required under federal, state, and local laws)
• 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
• Vallen complies with all minimum wage laws
• Ongoing application acceptance

Location

U.S. and Mexico operations supported (prepayment requests managed for both). (No additional location details provided.)

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer - Ethnically and Culturally Diverse/Females/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity