AP Payments Analyst - Drive Accurate Vendor Payments

Verano; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Verano Holdings Corp. in Chicago, IL, is seeking an Analyst, Finance - AP Payments to process vendor payments, review requests, and ensure compliance with internal controls.

You will support month-end close, assist with audits, and collaborate with Treasury, Procurement, and Accounts Payable to resolve payment issues. A bachelor’s in accounting/finance and 1–3 years in AP/Finance ops are preferred. Competitive salary with bonus eligibility and benefits.

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

Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

SOX compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Workday

MS Dynamics

Job description

Verano Holdings Corp. in Chicago, IL, is seeking an Analyst, Finance - AP Payments to process vendor payments, review requests, and ensure compliance with internal controls.

You will support month-end close, assist with audits, and collaborate with Treasury, Procurement, and Accounts Payable to resolve payment issues. A bachelor’s in accounting/finance and 1–3 years in AP/Finance ops are preferred. Competitive salary with bonus eligibility and benefits.