Accounts Payable Analyst

Datadog, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Datadog is seeking a full-time Accounts Payable Analyst to join our Finance team in New York. You will own the accurate processing of domestic and international vendor invoices and payments, liaise with vendors and internal teams, and support month-end close as a T&E approver.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years of AP experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for the role.
• 2–4 years of accounts payable experience or equivalent.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to analyze vendor data.

Responsibilities

• Review and process vendor invoices accurately and on time across regions and currencies.
• Ensure proper supporting documentation is maintained per policy.
• Support vendor payment and onboarding processes.
• Research and resolve discrepancies and reconcile vendor accounts.
• Liaise with vendors and internal teams to resolve inquiries.
• Assist with month-end close, AP close and accruals.
• Approve T&E expense reports per policy and support audits.
• Handle ad hoc projects as needed.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About The Role

Datadog is looking for a full-time Accounts Payable Analyst to join our rapidly growing Finance team. Reporting to the Manager, Accounts Payable, you will own the accurate and timely processing of domestic and international vendor invoices and payments, and serve as a trusted liaison between our vendors and internal teams. You will work independently on routine issues, apply professional AP concepts and tools to solve problems, and build a deep understanding of our systems and processes. You will also play a hands‑on role in month‑end close, audit support, and employee expense review as a T&E approver.

What You’ll Do

• Review and process vendor invoices accurately and on time, across regions and currencies
• Ensure proper supporting documentation is in place and maintained in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
• Support vendor payment and vendor onboarding processes
• Research and resolve payment and invoice discrepancies, and reconcile vendor accounts to resolve variances
• Act as a liaison for vendors and internal teams, resolving inquiries and issues
• Support the month‑end close process, including AP close and accruals
• Approve T&E expense reports and confirm they adhere to company expense policy
• Assist with internal and external audit requests, including preparing requested documentation
• Take on ad hoc projects as the team's needs evolve

What You’ll Bring

• You hold a Bachelor's degree and have 2-4 years of relevant accounts payable experience
• You apply professional accounting concepts and tools to solve problems, and you understand the systems and processes behind them deeply
• You handle moderately complex tasks and work independently on routine issues with general guidance
• You consistently deliver accurate work and meet deadlines, and you manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• You bring strong problem‑solving skills and sound judgment
• You communicate clearly with vendors and internal stakeholders across functions, geographies, and all levels of management
• You are strongly proficient in Excel

Datadog offers a competitive salary and equity package, and may include variable compensation. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, Datadog offers a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits for this role including healthcare, dental, parental planning, and mental health benefits, a 401(k) plan and match, paid time off, fitness reimbursements, and a discounted employee stock purchase plan.

The reasonably estimated yearly salary for this role at Datadog is:

$59,000—$79,000 USD

About Datadog

Datadog is the leading observability and security platform for the AI era, providing businesses with unified visibility across the technology stack to manage complexity at scale. It brings applications, infrastructure, data, models, and security into one place, using AI to detect and resolve issues before they impact customers. Trusted globally by Fortune 500 companies and high‑growth AI leaders, Datadog enables businesses to move faster with clarity and confidence. Learn more about #DatadogLife on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Datadog Learning Center.

Equal Opportunity at Datadog

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