Accounts Payable Analyst

Job Title:

Accounts Payable Analyst

Our client, a growing industrial services organization, is seeking a motivated and technically savvy Accounts Payable Analyst to join their finance team. This role is ideal for an individual who brings strong Excel skills, is comfortable leveraging AI and modern technology, and is eager to improve processes within a traditionally non-tech-forward AP environment.

The ideal candidate is analytically strong, quick to learn, and confident using technology to drive efficiency in an operationally focused business.

• Process and review accounts payable transactions with a high degree of accuracy
• Utilize advanced Excel skills (including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables) to analyze data and support reporting
• Assist with invoice discrepancies and dispute resolution, identifying root causes and working toward resolution
• Leverage AI tools and technology to streamline AP processes and improve turnaround times
• Partner with internal stakeholders and vendors typical of an industrial services environment
• Identify opportunities to modernize workflows and improve efficiency within the AP function
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and accounting standards

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables
• High level of technical comfort, including interest in AI tools and emerging technologies
• Bachelor's degree required
  • Preferred fields:
    Accounting, Economics, Finance, or other analytical disciplines
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and confidently introduce new ideas or tools
• Clear communicator with a proactive, improvement-oriented mindset

• Experience or exposure within the industrial services industry, including operationally driven or field-based organizations
• Accounts Payable, finance, accounting, or dispute resolution experience
• Experience working with ERP or accounting systems
• Interest in process improvement, automation, or modernizing finance operations

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer:
Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied.

Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact

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