Senior Analyst - Cost Assurance

GLOVIS America, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

GLOVIS America, Inc. in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior Analyst, Cost Assurance to manage the end-to-end cost and payable cycle. The role ensures invoices are validated, processed, and reconciled while maintaining compliance with company policies.

You will work with vendors and cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies, improve workflows, and strengthen controls. Preferred experience includes Power BI, GAAP knowledge, and SAP proficiency.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required.
• 3–5 years of experience in cost assurance or related finance roles.
• Experience in AP/AR, financial operations, or shared services.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end AP process with accuracy and reconciliation.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and payment exceptions.
• Review invoices for compliance with policies.
• Maintain AP logs and data integrity.
• Analyze dashboards and performance trends to identify improvements.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams on process improvements.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

About GLOVIS America Inc.

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

• 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.