Senior Accounts Payable Analyst

Job description

ABOUT ZIP Zip is the AI platform for enterprise procurement — built for humans and agents working together. By orchestrating procurement across teams, tools, and suppliers with the help of AI agents, companies can secure the resources they need to innovate faster than ever before. The world’s most influential enterprises trust Zip, including T-Mobile, OpenAI, AMD, Mars, Dollar Tree, and more. Together they’ve saved over $8 billion and processed over $500 billion in spend. Zip’s team includes product leaders from Apple, Airbnb, and Meta, as well as former procurement leaders from United Health, Sanofi, MGM Resorts, Discover, and NASA. Backed by Adams Street, Alkeon, BOND, CRV, DST, Tiger Global, and Y Combinator, Zip has raised $371 million, most recently at a $2.2 billion valuation and has been recognized by Forbes Fintech 50, Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, Inc. Best in Business, and LinkedIn Top Startups. We're looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Senior Analyst for this remote role. WHAT YOU’LL DO: - Own the end-to-end procure to pay workflow for multiple entities, ensuring every transaction is coded correctly, approved timely, and paid accurately. - Execute weekly payment runs across global banking platforms, managing vendor portal activities such as bank detail changes and wire setups. - Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and external vendors, resolving discrepancies and clarifying policy requirements. - Maintain and enhance internal controls, ensuring adherence to company policies and tax regulations. - Manage vendor onboarding (W-9/W-8), prepare annual 1099 filings, and support local tax reporting. - Provide documentation and process insights for internal/external financial audits. - Perform month-end duties with minimal oversight, including invoice accruals, prepaid expenses, and account reconciliations. - Identify bottlenecks and implement automation or AI-enabled solutions to increase efficiency and scalability. - Act as a resource and mentor to junior AP staff, maintaining updated SOPs and training materials. QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred. - 4+ years of progressive accounts payable experience, ideally in a high-volume public company or a fast-paced corporate environment. - Strong understanding of US GAAP and internal controls (SOX compliance experience is a major plus). - High proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle) and AP automation platforms (ideally Zip). - Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs, and data visualization) to analyze spend trends and aging metrics. - Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain financial discrepancies to non-finance stakeholders. - Proven ability to prioritize high-priority tasks under tight deadlines with minimal supervision. - Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail, coupled with strong business process improvement and exceptional communication abilities. We're looking to hire Zipsters and that means hiring people who take ownership, communicate openly, have an underdog mindset, and are excited to increase the pace of innovation for every business in the world. We encourage all candidates to apply even if your experience doesn't exactly match up to our job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workspace where everyone (regardless of age, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and more) feels like they belong. We look forward to hearing from you!