Accounts Payable Analyst

Summary

Join Newsela as an Accounts Payable Analyst and contribute to the efficient scaling of our accounting operations. You will process invoices and expense reports, manage vendor relationships, and improve AP processes. This role offers opportunities for process improvement and system implementation, providing valuable insights into business operations and impacting Newsela's financial statements. Your work directly supports Newsela's growth and mission of providing engaging learning content to K-12 schools. The ideal candidate possesses at least one year of accounting experience, strong AP skills, and proficiency in relevant software. Newsela offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a remote work environment.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of accounting experience
• Strong background in accounts payable
• Basic knowledge using Microsoft Excel formulas
• Understanding of reconciling transaction data using Microsoft Excel
• Problem-solving skills
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to improve processes and help teammates

Responsibilities

• Process and code invoices and expense reports accurately and timely
• Monitor the Accounts Payable inbox
• Process vendor invoices
• Respond to A/P inquiries from vendors and employees
• Manage employee expense reports
• Monitor credit card transactions and compliance
• Work with vendors to sign them up for e-payment to ensure timely delivery
• Work through any issues a vendor may have (i.e., invoice not approved internally, routed to wrong approver, invoice not received)
• Drive process improvement and system implementation efforts to streamline operations and improve the quality of the accounts payable process

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with a high volume of invoices
• Experience working at a rapidly growing company
• Well-versed in an array of accounting software including Bill.com, Navan, Ramp, and Netsuite
• Experience with a new software implementation process
• Ability to masterfully navigate expenses, prepaids and accruals, and seamlessly perform an accounts payable reconciliation for the monthly close process

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Access to the world’s leading medical experts for healthcare (pets included!). Discounts and resources to stay healthy: mind, body, and soul
• Work From Home: Almost all of our roles are fully remote - tech stipend included!
• Supporting ALL Families: Supplemental programs and time off to take care of your family and yourself
• Time Off: Flexible PTO to recharge, including Sabbatical Leave
• Inclusive Experiences: Robust DEIB curriculum, Identity & Experience Groups (Affinity Groups + Employee Resource Group), Authentic & Transparent conversations with Executive Leadership Teams, and integration of DEIB lens across Talent lifecycle processes
• Professional Development: Holistic Learning & Development Programs that enable meaningful & inclusive experiences, programs that build future-focused competencies, cohort & community learning sessions that foster a sense of belonging, and individual development plans aligned with your personal and professional aspirations to turn goals into reality
• Incentive stock options