Vendor AP Analyst

Position Overview: The Vendor AP Analyst is responsible for analyzing, documenting, improving, and supporting vendor supply chain finance programs and accounts payable–related business processes across Accounting, Finance, and Operations. This role partners closely with cross functional stakeholders to identify inefficiencies, strengthen controls, standardize workflows, and support system implementations and automation initiatives.

The analyst serves as a key contributor in translating business needs into scalable, compliant, and efficient process solutions while ensuring accuracy in vendor setup, invoice processing, payments, and reporting

*This role is domiciled in Collierville, TN and is an in-person position. This role is ideal for recent graduate and entry level professionals who are seeking to further their experience in vendor management, accounts payable and finance*

Key Responsibilities:

Vendor Finance & AP Operations:

•    Support and optimize end to end vendor supply chain finance programs and accounts payable processes, including vendor setup, invoice processing, payment execution, and vendor inquiries

•    Ensure accuracy and compliance in vendor master data, payment terms, tax classifications, and banking information

•    Partner with Accounting and Treasury to support payment methods

•    Assist with vendor related audits, reconciliations, and compliance requirements, including 1099 reporting

Process Analysis & Improvement:

•    Develop deep knowledge of assigned vendor finance and AP processes and supporting systems

•    Analyze workflows, data, and controls to identify gaps, risks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities

•    Document current state and future state processes, including SOPs, workflows, and control documentation

•    Recommend and support process optimization, standardization, and automation initiatives

•    Define and track key process performance metrics and improvement outcomes

Systems & Data Support: