Senior Accounts Payable Analyst

CAVA • Plano, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Accounts Payable Analyst supports CAVA’s financial operations by overseeing high-volume accounts payable activities across corporate and restaurant locations. The role combines analytical work and operational execution to ensure timely, accurate invoice processing, vendor management, payment administration, and financial reporting. As a senior member of the Accounts Payable team, this person serves as a resource and leader, collaborates with Finance, Accounting, Procurement, Operations, and Restaurant Leadership, and helps advance accountability, continuous improvement, and scalable processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in accounts payable or similar roles.
• Strong understanding of accounts-payable processes, accrual accounting, month-end close activities, and financial controls.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems and accounts-payable automation platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership, drive results, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Must work in a hybrid arrangement and come into the office three days a week.

Responsibilities

• Process, review, and validate high-volume accounts payable transactions in accordance with company policies and controls.
• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies to ensure liabilities are accurately recorded.
• Process invoices, expense reports, and vendor payments accurately and on time across corporate and restaurant operations.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes by preparing accruals, reconciliations, and accounts-payable analyses.
• Monitor accounts-payable workflows to keep invoices moving through approval channels and payment cycles.
• Manage vendor inquiries and maintain relationships with key suppliers and service providers.
• Analyze aging reports, payment trends, and vendor balances to identify risks and opportunities.
• Manage the Accounts Payable inbox, route invoices for approval, and respond to vendor inquiries.
• Research aged payments and work with the AP Manager on stop payments and reissues as needed.
• Maintain vendor records, including contact details, payment terms, and tax information.
• Manage 1099 compliance across a large vendor population, including collecting and maintaining W-9 forms.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and company policies.
• Participate in projects related to business growth, system implementations, acquisitions, and process optimization.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, bonus, and long-term incentives.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid opportunities to give back to the community.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Telemedicine.
• Pet insurance.
• 401(k) enrollment with CAVA contribution.
• Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, life, and AD&D coverage for salaried positions.
• Free CAVA food.
• Casual work environment.
• Opportunity to join a rapidly growing brand.

What This Job Offers

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