Analyst, Accounts Payable

DSV•Woodbridge Township, NJ

1d•$58,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Analyst is a key contributor to DSV’s North America Shared Services Accounts Payable team. The role analyzes AP activity, resolves complex invoice and payment issues, and supports the accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement of AP processes. It involves independently researching issues, identifying root causes, and developing solutions while working with vendors, operations, finance, and other internal stakeholders to support compliance with company policies, internal controls, and service level agreements. The analyst also supports AP reporting, trend analysis, reconciliations, audits, process improvement initiatives, and special projects, and provides recommendations and insights to AP leadership.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in Accounts Payable, accounting, finance, or a related analytical role.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify trends, investigate root causes, and recommend solutions.
Strong understanding of Accounts Payable processes, invoice processing, payments, vendor accounts, and reconciliations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with employees, management, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take ownership of complex issues through resolution.
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence outcomes without direct authority.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, data analysis, and reporting.
Ability to analyze large volumes of data and translate findings into meaningful business insights.
Strong understanding of confidentiality, internal controls, and financial data integrity.
Ability to adapt to changing processes, systems, and business requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
Experience working in a shared services or high-volume transactional environment.
Experience with SAP or another major ERP system.
Experience with financial analysis, reporting, reconciliations, or process improvement.
Experience identifying process improvement and automation opportunities.

Responsibilities

Analyze and resolve complex accounts payable issues involving invoices, payments, vendor accounts, and discrepancies.
Research invoice and payment activity in SAP and other systems to identify root causes of outstanding or delayed items and recommend resolutions.
Monitor and analyze AP aging, past-due activity, payment trends, and other key AP metrics to identify risks, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
Review vendor aging and past-due reports, investigate discrepancies, and ensure invoices are properly recorded and progressing through payment.
Perform complex vendor statement reconciliations and investigate differences between vendor records and company records.
Identify root causes of recurring AP issues and exceptions and recommend process improvements to reduce errors and increase efficiency.
Prepare and maintain AP reports and analytical data for management, identifying trends, exceptions, and areas requiring attention.
Post, correct, reverse, and reprocess invoices in SAP when required, ensuring transactions are accurate and properly supported.
Research and resolve discrepancies involving invoices, payments, account coding, vendor accounts, and other AP transactions.
Escalate complex or high-risk issues to AP leadership with documentation, analysis, and recommended solutions.
Collaborate with Operations, Procurement, Finance, Treasury, vendors, and other departments to resolve issues and improve end-to-end processes.
Guide internal stakeholders on AP processes, invoice requirements, payment status, and resolution of AP-related issues.
Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, analysis, reconciliations, and other requested information.
Assist with monitoring compliance with AP policies, internal controls, and established service level agreements.
Support system enhancements, testing, process changes, and other AP-related initiatives.
Develop and maintain process documentation and reporting as needed.
Participate in special projects and provide analytical support to AP leadership.
Perform other duties as assigned.