Accounts Payable Analyst

About Pinnacle Pinnacle is a leader in providing innovative workforce solutions, dedicated to optimizing talent acquisition and management processes. Our commitment to excellence has earned us the trust of businesses looking to enhance their talent strategies. We cultivate a dynamic and collaborative environment that empowers our employees to excel and contribute to our clients' success.

Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled AP Analyst to join our Finance team. The ideal candidate will ensure outgoing payments are made accurately with proper documentation and necessary approvals in a timely manner. This role involves overseeing the Accounts Payable team, establishing standard operating procedures, and handling escalated matters. The AP Analyst is also responsible for ensuring data integrity through various audits, reporting, and reviews.

Responsibilities Process daily / weekly invoices, expense reports, corporate card reconciliation, and vendor payments, ensuring activities are recorded in the correct period with accurate GL accounts and all required codes. Collaborate with the closing team to support AP-related tasks for monthly closing of the books. Monitor AP Deskpro to ensure the AP team handles all tickets with expected standards. Ensure compliance with Pinnacle Group policies, contractual requirements, and relevant legal and regulatory requirements, including process controls and reporting. Create a service-focused team culture that delivers an excellent experience to consultants, Pinnacle’s recruiters, account managers, and suppliers. Train, coach, and develop team members (offshore service providers); work in collaboration with the Finance Manager on performance, attendance, and conduct issues as well as staffing or resourcing needs. Ensure attainment of all internal SLAs and KPIs related to Accounts Payable and report on related metrics. Administer, support, and provide training on key technology used in the Accounts Payable process, including Dynamics, ReQlogic, Concur, etc. Handle ad-hoc reports and carry out special projects and other duties as directed.

Must Haves Bachelor’s degree in accounting / finance. 2+ years of prior experience in Accounts Payable or a related field. Knowledge of basic accounting principles and functions. Knowledge of basic statistics. Intermediary to Advanced skills in MS Excel, MS Access, and SQL are a plus. Ability to learn independently and think critically, with a focus on execution. Proven self-starter who can work independently while exercising good judgment, especially amid ambiguity. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with team members, consultants, other internal departments, and suppliers / vendors. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize accordingly. Proven ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.