AP Analyst

Calumet; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Calumet in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking an Accounts Payable Analyst to support daily AP operations, drive process improvements, and strengthen controls. You will manage payments, invoice processing, and vendor inquiries while developing dashboards and KPIs for visibility and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, 5+ years AP experience, advanced Excel skills, ERP/AP workflow proficiency, and experience with automation and

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

Problem solving

Stakeholder communication

Continuous process improvement

KPI tracking

Education

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

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

AP workflows

AP automation tools

Power BI

Power Query

SQL

Job description

Purpose:

The Accounts Payable Analyst supports daily Accounts Payable operations while driving process improvement, reporting, automation, and cross-training initiatives. This role serves as a key resource in strengthening AP processes, improving efficiency, enhancing controls, and supporting the long-term growth of the department. The ideal candidate combines strong AP operational experience with analytical skills, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to identify and implement process enhancements.

Core 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.

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.

Skills:

• Data accuracy and attention to detail.
• Problem-solving and issue resolution.
• Effective stakeholder communication.
• Continuous process improvement focus.
• KPI tracking and data analysis.

Salary and benefits commensurate with experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer including disability and veteran and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact our HR team at [e-mail]. Requests for accommodations will not impact hiring decisions, and all information provided will be kept confidential.

All offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.