Senior AP Systems & Support Analyst

Job Title: Senior AP Systems & Support Analyst

Location: Oakland (Hybrid)

Salary rate: 90k to 120k annually

Department Overview

Accounts Payable (AP) is a centralized group within the CFO Finance organization that is responsible for paying vendors for goods and services. Client’s Accounts Payable department has been recognized by independent auditors as a best in class operation for its high level of automation, low costs and extremely low error rates.

Position Summary

The Senior AP Systems & Support Analyst supports the AP Controls team by strengthening internal vendor control environment. This role provides analytical, audit, and compliance support across AP processes, including vendor data, records management, escheatment, 1099 reporting, policy governance, issue resolution, and process improvement. The position requires sound judgment, attention to detail, strong collaboration, and the ability to translate control requirements into effective business practices that support compliance, fraud prevention, data accuracy, and audit readiness. This hybrid position works remotely and in person at the Oakland General Office or another assigned client's location based on business needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintains the Accounts Payable Vendor Master control environment, including SOX, operational controls, audit requirements, and compliance activities.
• Performs control testing, analysis, reconciliations, and documentation to assess effectiveness, identify gaps, and support timely remediation.
• Supports annual 1099 reporting, including vendor data review, tax classification validation, TIN/name matching, exception resolution, and stakeholder coordination.
• Supports escheatment activities, including stale-dated or unclaimed payment research, due diligence, reporting inputs, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinates with Internal Audit, external auditors, Accounting, AP Operations, Supply Chain, IT, and other stakeholders to respond to audit requests and resolve issues.
• Researches breakdowns and system issues; performs root-cause analysis and recommends corrective actions.
• Develops and maintains AP policies, procedures, desktop procedures, evidence repositories, records management standards, and control documentation.
• Identifies opportunities to improve control design, streamline processes, reduce manual effort, and strengthen AP governance and accountability.
• Leads or supports AP initiatives, system enhancements, process changes, and cross-functional projects affecting controls, compliance, data quality, or records management.
• Provides guidance, training, and stakeholder communication while demonstrating ownership, discretion, and sound risk-based decision making.

Qualifications Minimum:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Five years of relevant Accounts Payable business and related systems experience

Desired:

• SAP ECC and S4 HANA experience
• Microsoft Office experience
• Data visualization and reporting tools experience
• Ability to assess and recommend solutions for assigned projects
• Apply demonstrated knowledge and skill to resolve complex problems
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Possesses general technical knowledge
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Accredited Payables Manager (APM)
• Accredited Payables Specialist (APS)
• Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAPP)
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
• Systems Analysis, Auditing, Internal Controls, SOX 404 experience

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oakland, CA 94605