Accounts Payable Analyst

Rip City•Portland, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Become a part of the team behind the team. As employees of the Portland Trail Blazers at the Rose Quarter, we do more than basketball. We are blazing trails toward winning championships on and off the court. We are pioneers and innovators. We look for people who push boundaries, who dream, who are committed to inclusivity – who want to contribute to Rip City! As our Accounts Payable Analyst, you will support day-to-day accounts payable operations across our family of organizations, including vendor invoice processing, payment preparation, AP inbox management, and vendor communications. In this role, you will ensure invoices and payments are processed accurately and timely, and support reconciliations and month-end close activities. Our ideal candidate is a detail-oriented accounts payable professional with hands-on transactional experience in a high-volume, multi-entity environment. You are comfortable owning the invoice lifecycle with minimal supervision, have proven proficiency in an AP or procurement platform, and bring strong organizational and communication skills. You are comfortable working with vendors and internal partners, finding solutions to discrepancies, and managing a high volume of transactions accurately and efficiently.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience with accounts payable processes, including invoice processing, payment preparation, and vendor communication.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
Willingness and ability to learn Airbase.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage a high volume of transactions accurately.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; professional demeanor in vendor interactions.
Ability to work effectively within a small team.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (or equivalent experience)
Experience with Airbase or a comparable AP/procurement platform
Familiarity with NetSuite or similar ERP

Responsibilities

Monitor and manage the accounts payable email inboxes across all entities; triage incoming invoices, vendor inquiries, and payment requests in a timely manner.
Process vendor invoices in Airbase, including data entry, GL coding, and routing for approval in accordance with established workflows.
Prepare accounts payable payments for review and approval by the AP Accountant, including checks, ACH, and wire transfers across all entities: Trail Blazers Inc., Rip City Management, Rip City Remix, Blazer5 Gaming, Trail Blazers Foundation, and Aegean.
Monitor open invoices and accounts to ensure timely payment processing and minimize past-due balances.
Interface with vendors and internal teams to resolve invoice discrepancies, process adjustments, and facilitate timely resolutions.
Perform monthly AP closing duties, including preparing reconciliations and supporting the AP Accountant with period-end close tasks.
Maintain organized records of invoices, payments, and vendor correspondence.
Provide backup support for other AP functions.