Accounts Payable Analytics & Automation Lead

Calumet, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Calumet, Inc. in Indianapolis is seeking an Accounts Payable Analyst to strengthen daily AP operations, drive automation, reporting, and cross-training initiatives, and support audit requests.

You will manage payments (ACH, wire, checks), develop AP KPIs and dashboards, and partner with Finance, Procurement, Treasury, and stakeholders to improve controls and efficiency. Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years AP experience, advanced Excel and ERP proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of accounts payable experience.
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, and reporting.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and AP workflows.
• Experience with AP automation tools and process improvement initiatives preferred.
• Experience with Power BI, Power Query, SQL, or similar reporting tool preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage payment processing activities, including ACH, wire, and check payments.
• Oversee timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments.
• Create, maintain, and analyze AP KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics to drive operational visibility, trend analysis, and process improvements.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce manual processes.
• Develop and maintain process documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Drive automation, system enhancements, and workflow improvements.
• Partner with Finance, Procurement, Treasury, and business stakeholders to improve AP operations.
• Facilitate cross-training, knowledge transfer, and onboarding activities.
• Assist with vendor inquiry resolution and escalated payment issues.
• Support internal and external audit requests.

Skills

Data accuracy

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Effective stakeholder communication

KPI tracking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent experience

Tools

Power BI

Power Query

SQL

ERP systems

AP automation tools

Job description

Calumet, Inc. in Indianapolis is seeking an Accounts Payable Analyst to strengthen daily AP operations, drive automation, reporting, and cross-training initiatives, and support audit requests.

You will manage payments (ACH, wire, checks), develop AP KPIs and dashboards, and partner with Finance, Procurement, Treasury, and stakeholders to improve controls and efficiency. Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years AP experience, advanced Excel and ERP proficiency.