AP Analyst

Calumet Specialty Products Partners L.P.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Calumet Specialty Products Partners L.P. is seeking an Accounts Payable Analyst to support daily AP operations and drive process improvements.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration, and a continuous improvement mindset to strengthen AP controls and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, 5+ years of AP experience, and advanced Excel and ERP proficiency.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage payment processing activities (ACH, wire, check payments).
• Oversee timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments.
• Create, maintain, and analyze AP KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce manual processes.
• Develop and maintain process documentation and SOPs.
• Drive automation, system enhancements, and workflow improvements.
• Partner with Finance, Procurement, Treasury and stakeholders to improve AP operations.
• Facilitate cross-training 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

Tools

Excel (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP)

ERP systems

AP workflows

AP automation tools

Power BI

Power Query

SQL

Job description

Who are we?

At Calumet we deliver innovative specialty products trusted by companies across the globe. We are the foundation to everyday essential products that help millions of people live and thrive. We are headquartered in Indianapolis and have numerous production locations in the United States. We are customer focused and utilize our values of collaboration and entrepreneurship to grow the business. We offer a dynamic, high-performance environment where team members can have real input and impact on our business. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, treat the business as if it is your own and add value accordingly, come see why we're Calumet Proud!

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.