Analyst, Finance - AP Payments

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY in Chicago seeks an Analyst, Finance - AP Payments to manage timely, accurate vendor payments and maintain strong financial controls. You will collaborate with AP, Treasury, Procurement, and Finance to process payments and resolve issues, ensuring adherence to policy and delegated authority.

The role involves supporting reconciliations, month-end activities, and reporting, with exposure to SAP/Oracle/Workday and various payment methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in Accounts Payable, Shared Services, Finance Operations, Payment Processing, or related business operations.
• Knowledge of accounts payable payment processes and financial controls.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Workday, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms preferred.
• Experience working with banking platforms and electronic payment systems preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to payment accuracy.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience supporting SOX controls, audits, or compliance processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process and execute vendor payments through approved payment methods including check, ACH, wire transfer, direct debit, virtual card, and other electronic payment methods.
• Review payment requests for proper approvals, supporting documentation, and compliance with company policies and controls.
• Validate vendor banking information and follow established procedures for banking changes and fraud prevention.
• Monitor scheduled payment runs to ensure timely and accurate payment processing.
• Investigate and resolve rejected, returned, voided, stopped, or failed payments.
• Support payment reconciliations and research discrepancies between banking activity and ERP records.
• Maintain documentation of payment processes, controls, and standard operating procedures.
• Generate routine reports and metrics related to payment volumes, exceptions, and service levels.
• Assist with month-end activities and audit requests by providing supporting documentation and explanations.
• Partner with Treasury, Procurement, Accounts Payable, and internal stakeholders to resolve payment-related issues.
• Participate in process improvement and standardization initiatives to improve efficiency and control effectiveness.
• Provide customer service and guidance regarding payment status, processes, and requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Workday

MS Dynamics

Electronic payments

Job description

Career Opportunities: Analyst, Finance - AP Payments (16928)

Requisition ID16928-Posted09/21/2026-Finance - Shared Services-Finance

The Analyst, Shared Services Accounts Payable Payments supports the timely, accurate, and compliant execution of vendor payments across Shared Services operations. This role works closely with Accounts Payable, Treasury, Procurement, Finance, and business stakeholders to process and monitor payment activities, maintain strong financial controls, support banking processes, and resolve payment-related issues. The Analyst helps ensure payments are released in accordance with company policies, delegated authority requirements, and established control procedures while delivering high-quality service and operational support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Process and execute vendor payments through approved payment methods including check, ACH, wire transfer, direct debit, virtual card, and other electronic payment methods.
• Review payment requests for proper approvals, supporting documentation, and compliance with company policies and controls.
• Validate vendor banking information and follow established procedures for banking changes and fraud prevention.
• Monitor scheduled payment runs to ensure timely and accurate payment processing.
• Investigate and resolve rejected, returned, voided, stopped, or failed payments.
• Support payment reconciliations and research discrepancies between banking activity and ERP records.
• Maintain documentation of payment processes, controls, and standard operating procedures.
• Generate routine reports and metrics related to payment volumes, exceptions, and service levels.
• Assist with month-end activities and audit requests by providing supporting documentation and explanations.
• Partner with Treasury, Procurement, Accounts Payable, and internal stakeholders to resolve payment-related issues.
• Participate in process improvement and standardization initiatives to improve efficiency and control effectiveness.
• Provide customer service and guidance regarding payment status, processes, and requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in Accounts Payable, Shared Services, Finance Operations, Payment Processing, or related business operations.
• Knowledge of accounts payable payment processes and financial controls.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Workday, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms preferred.
• Experience working with banking platforms and electronic payment systems preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to payment accuracy.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience supporting SOX controls, audits, or compliance processes is a plus.

What We Offer

$53,000 - $58,000 + Bonus

Actual pay is based on experience, qualifications, and location of the role. Roles may be eligible for annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

Physical and Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, communicate, and operate standard office equipment. The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 10 lb.

Work is performed in an office environment. The noise level is usually moderate.