[Remote] Accounts Payable/Accounting Analyst
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. AFB International is a global leader in pet food palatability, partnering with top pet food manufacturers to enhance the taste of pet food. They are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Analyst to manage the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring accuracy and maintaining strong vendor relationships while improving workflows.
Responsibilities
- Own the full accounts payable lifecycle from invoice receipt through payment, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Perform and maintain 3-way matching (PO, receipt, invoice) with precision, proactively resolving discrepancies
- Process high volumes of invoices while maintaining >99% accuracy
- Investigate and resolve invoice, purchase order, and vendor discrepancies professionally and efficiently
- Build and maintain strong vendor relationships through clear, timely communication
- Monitor invoice processing timelines and drive improvements to reduce cycle times
- Ensure proper coding aligned with general ledger accounts and company policies
- Support month-end close activities, including accruals and reconciliations
- Identify and implement process improvements within AP workflows
- Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation and ensure compliance with internal controls
- Work independently with strong accountability while collaborating cross-functionally
Skills
- 5+ years of accounts payable experience, preferably in a high-volume environment
- Strong hands-on experience with 3-way matching (PO, receipt, invoice)
- Proven ability to manage large transaction volumes with high accuracy and efficiency
- Experience in fast-paced operational environments (manufacturing preferred)
- Solid understanding of general ledger and accounting principles
- Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and take full ownership
- Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency
- High accountability, reliability, and sense of urgency
- Practical problem-solving and strong execution skills
- Adaptability and comfort with process change
- Effective communication skills for vendor and cross-functional interaction
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Experience in fast-paced operational environments (manufacturing preferred)
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
- A people-first culture with a long-term business focus
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