Analyst, Accounts Payable

MP Materials Corp. • Las Vegas, NV

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About The Position

The Accounts Payable Analyst plays a critical analytical and operational role within MP Materials’ procure‑to‑pay ecosystem. This position is designed for someone who is data‑driven, systems‑savvy, and committed to supporting a high‑accountability finance environment. This role focuses on root‑cause analysis, process optimization, vendor performance evaluation, PO compliance analytics, and supporting AP controls across a rapidly scaling, vertically integrated manufacturing organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Analytics, or related field
• 4-7 years of experience in Accounts Payable, Financial Operations, or Data Analytics (manufacturing or supply chain environment preferred)
• Exceptional integrity and ethics required to maintain confidential information.
• Strong Excel and analytical capability (pivot tables, lookups, trend analysis, data modeling)
• Knowledge of procure-to-pay processes and internal AP controls
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Sound judgement and the ability to make reasonable decisions in the absence of direction.
• Efficient time management skills and the ability to complete tasks by deadline.
• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects.
• Must be able to work as part of a team and independently.
• Able to adapt and remain positive during changes to processes and working conditions.
• Strong, professional communication skills in listening, speaking, and writing necessary for communication with all levels of employees.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in an ERP system (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics)
• SAP S4/HANA a plus
• Experience optimizing AP processes through automation or system enhancements

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed PO and invoice discrepancy analysis, identifying root causes (pricing errors, receiving variances, master data issues) and partnering cross-functionally to implement corrective actions
• Develop and maintain AP dashboards tracking spend trends, payment performance, exceptions, and accrual accuracy
• Conduct two-way and three-way match variance analytics to help Procurement, Receiving, and Operations resolve systemic issues
• Analyze vendor performance metrics including on-time delivery, invoice accuracy rates, and credit utilization
• Support the AP portion of the month-end close, including accrual modeling, GR/IR review, trend analysis, and reconciliation support
• Lead AP-related continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on automation, data quality, and workflow optimization aligned with MP Materials operational excellence standards
• Evaluate and enhance internal controls, ensuring compliance with SOX, company policy, and procurement governance
• Participate in ERP enhancements, testing new features, documenting workflows, and improving system-driven efficiency
• Collaborate with Procurement, Supply Chain, Receiving, Mine Site Ops, Corporate Accounting, and Treasury to ensure frictionless and transparent P2P process
• Provide analytical insights that support forecasting, budgeting, and spend optimization at departmental and vendor levels
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level