Cost Assurance Team - Senior Analyst

Glovisusa; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

GLOVIS America, Inc. in Irvine, CA seeks a Senior Analyst, Cost Assurance to oversee the end-to-end payable cycle, validate transactions, and ensure compliance with AP/AR policies. You will collaborate with vendors and internal teams to resolve discrepancies and improve workflows.

The role involves analyzing dashboards, driving process improvements, and supporting rate changes and system enhancements. GAAP knowledge and strong Excel skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in Cost Assurance, AP, AR, or related financial ops.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• GAAP knowledge and Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end AP processes: invoices, validation, processing, reconciliation.
• Monitor AP activities for completeness and timeliness.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and payment exceptions with root-cause analysis.
• Review invoices for policy compliance and documenting controls.
• Maintain AP logs and reporting dashboards for accuracy.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Accounting principles

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Posted Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Overview

GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customers' products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.

Summary

The Senior Analyst, Cost Assurance supports the end-to-end cost assurance cycle by ensuring all business payable transactions are accurately identified, validated, and processed. The role maintains the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of Accounts Payable transactions while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures for Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR). The Senior Analyst collaborates with vendors and cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies, strengthen business relationships, and improve operational efficiency. The role also supports process improvement initiatives through identification of opportunities to enhance workflows, controls, and systems.

Compensation: $53-63K

Primary Responsibilities (70–90%)

• Support the end-to-end Accounts Payable (AP) process, ensuring invoices are accurately received, validated, processed, and reconciled.
• Monitor pending transactions and AP processing activities for completeness, accuracy, and timely resolution.
• Research, analyze, and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment exceptions, and AP/AR issues while identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Review invoices and supporting documentation for compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Perform quality assurance reviews to ensure billing accuracy and adherence to internal controls.
• Partner with internal stakeholders, vendors, and subject matter experts to resolve complex issues and improve processes.
• Maintain and reconcile AP logs, manual billing records, and tracking tools to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy.
• Analyze dashboards, operational metrics, and performance trends to identify process improvement opportunities.
• Support rate escalation processes by validating rate changes, calculating adjustments, and ensuring timely implementation.
• Monitor billing rejects, investigate root causes, and coordinate corrective actions and resubmissions.
• Maintain issue tracking logs to ensure timely resolution and documentation.
• Prepare clear and comprehensive documentation, escalation reports, and process summaries.
• Provide guidance and functional support to team members on complex transactions and issues.
• Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Serve as a Cost Assurance subject matter expert (SME) on projects, testing, and system enhancements.
• Support management with reporting, audit requests, special projects, and other duties as assigned.

Secondary Responsibilities (10–30%)

• Provide subject matter expertise on issue resolution methods, risks, and best practices.
• Monitor issue resolution progress and ensure proper follow-up and closure of outstanding items.
• Maintain issue tracking logs and ensure accurate reporting.
• Review billing rejects, conduct root cause analysis, and support corrective actions.
• Serve as a Cost Assurance SME on cross-functional initiatives and business projects.
• Identify knowledge gaps and recommend training initiatives and documentation updates to improve team performance and operational effectiveness.

Education & Experience

Required

• Associate's Degree
• 3–5 years of experience
• Experience in Cost Assurance, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Financial Operations, Shared Services, or Accounting

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree
• 4–7 years of experience
• Progressively responsible experience in Cost Assurance, Financial Operations, Audit, or Shared Services
• GAAP knowledge

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of accounting principles, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred

• Experience with Power BI reporting and dashboard development
• Knowledge of KPI development and performance measurement
• Understanding of internal controls and compliance
• Proficiency in SAP or a comparable ERP system
• Experience supporting cross-functional projects and system enhancements

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods

Occasional lifting up to 10 lbs

Repetitive hand use for typing and documentation

Occasional standing, walking, and travel (up to 5%)

Working Conditions

Office-based role located in Irvine, CA

Standard office environment with low noise levels

Frequent communication via phone, email, and internal systems

Equal Employment Opportunity

GLOVIS America is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.