Accounts Payable Analyst

About the Role

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Accounts Payable Analyst to support our global Accounts Payable operations within our Center of Excellence in Bengaluru, India.

This role will support day-to-day AP activities including invoice processing, payment support, vendor management, travel & expense, and AP help desk inquiries. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, highly organized, and committed to accuracy, timely processing, and providing excellent service to internal and external stakeholders.

During onboarding, the role may align with U.S. business hours before transitioning to standard IST hours in a hybrid model.

What You’ll Do

• Process invoices accurately and timely, including 2-way matching
• Review invoice discrepancies and work with vendors and internal teams to resolve issues
• Assist with payment runs, including ACH and wire payments, following established controls and procedures
• Support vendor setup and maintenance, including required validations and documentation
• Review employee expense reports for compliance with company policies
• Respond to AP help desk inquiries and support established service-level expectations
• Assist with month-end close activities, including accrual support and account reconciliations
• Work collaboratively with Accounting, Procurement, FP&A, and other internal teams
• Assist with audit requests and maintain accurate supporting documentation
• Identify opportunities to improve AP processes and participate in process improvement and automation initiatives
• Maintain accurate and organized AP records in accordance with company policies and procedures

Skills We’re Looking For

• 1–2 years of Accounts Payable, Accounting, Finance, or related experience
• Basic understanding of the Accounts Payable lifecycle
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks in a high-volume environment
• Basic to intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with ERP, accounting, or AP systems is preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external vendors
• Willingness to learn new systems, processes, and accounting concepts
• Ability to meet deadlines and follow established procedures and controls

KPIs / Success Metrics

• Invoice processing turnaround time
• Invoice processing accuracy
• On-time payment support
• AP help desk SLA adherence
• Timely resolution of invoice and vendor inquiries
• Reduction in processing errors and escalations

Optional (Bonus Skills)

• Experience with Coupa, NetSuite, or similar ERP/AP platforms
• Experience in a shared services or Center of Excellence environment
• Exposure to SOX controls or audit processes
• Experience with travel & expense platforms
• Interest in process improvement and automation