Senior Accounts Payable Lead (Hybrid) - Growth & Impact

CAVA - Support Center; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

CAVA is hiring a Senior Accounts Payable Analyst to support high-volume AP activities across corporate and restaurant locations. The role combines strong analytical capabilities with operational execution to ensure timely invoice processing, vendor management, and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in AP, proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite, Concur, Ottimate), and excellent communication across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• At least 5 years of experience in accounts payable or similar roles.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, accrual accounting, month-end close activities, and financial controls.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
• Experience working with ERP systems and AP automation platforms (NetSuite, Concur, Ottimate, or similar).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership, drive results, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• This is a hybrid position and must come into the office 3 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Process, review, and validate high-volume accounts payable transactions in accordance with company policies and established controls.
• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies to ensure all liabilities are accurately recorded.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, expense reports, and vendor payments across corporate and restaurant operations.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes by preparing accruals, reconciliations, and AP-related analyses.
• Monitor AP workflows to ensure invoices move efficiently through approval channels and payment cycles.
• Manage vendor inquiries and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and service providers.
• Analyze aging reports, payment trends, and vendor balances to identify risks and opportunities.
• Manage Accounts Payable inbox, forwarding invoices received to the appropriate party for approval, and answering vendor inquiries
• Research aged payments and reconcile with AP Manager to issue stop payment and reissues as needed
• Maintain and update vendor records, ensuring accuracy in contact details, payment terms, and tax information
• 1099 compliance across a large vendor population, including collection and maintenance of W-9
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and company policies.
• Participate in special projects related to business growth, system implementations, acquisitions, and process optimization.

Skills

Excel

Pivot tables

Data analysis

ERP systems

AP automation

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

NetSuite

Concur

Ottimate

Job description

CAVA is hiring a Senior Accounts Payable Analyst to support high-volume AP activities across corporate and restaurant locations. The role combines strong analytical capabilities with operational execution to ensure timely invoice processing, vendor management, and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in AP, proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite, Concur, Ottimate), and excellent communication across teams.