Senior Accounts Payable (AP) Analyst

Locke Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Locke Solutions, a premier provider of custom precast concrete solutions, is seeking a Senior AP Analyst to oversee the full-cycle accounts payable process in a fast-growing Houston environment.

This role requires 7+ years in accounts payable, strong ERP and Excel proficiency, and exceptional attention to detail and communication skills to manage vendor relationships and ensure timely payments.

Qualifications

• Minimum +7 years of progressive accounts payable experience (at least 3+ years as senior AP or supervisor).
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, ERP systems, and financial controls.
• Intermediate Excel (VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, Pivot Tables).
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, with a customer service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounts payable function, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies.
• Review and approve high-volume invoices, purchase orders, and expense reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Manage payment processing runs, including ACH, checks, and wire transfers, ensuring proper authorization and controls.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in invoices or payment requests, coordinating with internal stakeholders.
• Support accurate and timely month-end closing activities related to AP.
• Assist in the development and implementation of improved AP processes, policies, and internal controls.
• Support preparation of financial reports and provide AP-related insights to management.

Skills

Accounts payable

ERP systems

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Brief Description

Locke Solutions, a 2024 Best Places to Work winner and Aggie 100 honoree, is a premier provider of custom precast concrete solutions. Led by a two-time Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist, we're Houston's #1 Fastest Growing Company, expanding from one to three locations in two years with plans to reach $100M by 2027 and $500M in the next 10 years.

Our mission—'To make our customers' lives easier and our employees' lives better'—drives everything we do through our core values: Responsiveness, Team Player, Taking Ownership, Get It Done Attitude, and Problem Solvers. We're a family-oriented company where high-performers thrive in our collaborative, high-energy environment.

ROLE SUMMARY/PURPOSE:

The Senior AP Analyst will play a key role in Locke's finance operations by overseeing the full-cycle accounts payable process and ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance in all AP activities. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, ownership of outcomes, and the ability to balance independent work with cross-functional collaboration. You will need to be responsive, solutions-oriented, and bring a get-it-done attitude to resolving complex vendor and invoice issues while maintaining strong working relationships.

Success in this role also requires a proactive mindset toward problem-solving, a desire for continual professional development, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. Beyond day-to-day AP execution, you will support process improvements, reporting, and initiatives that enhance efficiency and financial accuracy within the organization.

Successful Key Results for the Senior AP Analyst:

Successful Results Area #1 – Accounts Payable Oversight & Vendor Management

• Become subject matter expert on AP+ (Our AI Enabled AP Processing Solution).
• Lead the accounts payable function, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies.
• Oversee vendor account management, including onboarding, reconciliations, and resolution of escalated issues.
• Monitor vendor aging reports and ensure payments are processed according to terms.
• Serve as primary point of contact for complex vendor inquiries and escalations.
• Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships to support company operations and cost-effectiveness.

Successful Results Area #2 – Invoice Processing & Payment Execution

• Review and approve high-volume invoices, purchase orders, and expense reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Manage payment processing runs, including ACH, checks, and wire transfers, ensuring proper authorization and controls.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in invoices or payment requests, coordinating with internal stakeholders.
• Support accurate and timely month-end closing activities related to AP.

Successful Results Area #3 – Process Improvement & Reporting

• Assist in the development and implementation of improved AP processes, policies, and internal controls.
• Support preparation of financial reports and provide AP-related insights to management.
• Collaborate with Finance and Operations to streamline workflows and improve vendor and expense management.
• Support audit preparation by ensuring proper documentation, reconciliations, and compliance.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum +7 years of progressive accounts payable experience (at least 3+ years as senior AP or supervisor), preferably in a manufacturing or construction environment.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, ERP systems, and financial controls.
• Intermediate Excel (VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, Pivot Tables, Data Cleaning/Analysis).
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, with a customer service mindset.

Joining Locke Solutions as a Senior AP Analyst gives you the opportunity to lead and enhance our AP function during a time of growth and expansion. In this role, your expertise will directly impact financial accuracy, vendor relationships, and operational efficiency. If you are a proactive problem solver who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we invite you to bring your skills to Locke and help drive our continued success.