Accounts Payable Analyst

At Braze, we have found our people. We’re a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew. We seek to ignite that passion by setting high standards, championing teamwork, and creating work-life harmony as we collectively navigate rapid growth on a global scale while striving for greater equity and opportunity – inside and outside our organization. To flourish here, you must be prepared to set a high bar for yourself and those around you. There is always a way to contribute: Acting with autonomy, having accountability and being open to new perspectives are essential to our continued success. Our deep curiosity to learn and our eagerness to share diverse passions with others gives us balance and injects a one-of-a-kind vibrancy into our culture. If you are driven to solve exhilarating challenges and have a bias toward action in the face of change, you will be empowered to make a real impact here, with a sharp and passionate team at your back. If Braze sounds like a place where you can thrive, we can’t wait to meet you. WHAT YOU'LL DO We are seeking a detail-oriented AP Analyst to become an integral part of our expanding Accounts Payable team. The AP Analyst's primary responsibilities will include supplier onboarding and maintenance, daily processing and review of supplier invoices, ensuring accurate coding and approvals, supporting procurement-related workflows, responding to supplier and internal inquiries, and supporting month-end close activities. This role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to manage high invoice volumes in a fast-paced environment, and a commitment to maintaining accurate financial records while adhering to company policies and internal controls. Main responsibilities: Assist in supplier onboarding and supplier record maintenance, including collecting required documentation, validating banking details, and ensuring supplier profiles are accurately created and maintained in the system Review and process supplier invoices to ensure accuracy, proper GL coding, and alignment with purchase orders and company policies Identify discrepancies or exceptions and work with internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve issues in a timely manner Ensure invoices are routed to the appropriate approvers and monitor approval workflows to support timely payment processing Maintain the AP inbox, respond to supplier and internal inquiries regarding invoice status, payment timelines, and account discrepancies Maintain accurate supplier records and ensure updates to supplier information are properly documented and approved Monitor the AP queue to ensure invoices are processed within established SLAs Support month-end closing activities including reconciliation of AP accounts Identify opportunities to improve AP and procure-to-pay (P2P) processes and help implement efficiencies Assist with audit requests and provide supporting documentation as needed Assist with annual 1099 preparation and filing activities, including supplier classification review and data validation Support AP operational cleanup initiatives, including AP aging cleanup, inactive supplier cleanup, and requesting supplier statements to reconcile open invoices Prepare routine and ad-hoc reports related to AP operational metrics and invoice processing volumes WHO YOU ARE Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 1-3 years of experience in Accounts Payable, procurement support, invoice processing, or a related accounting role Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume environment Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets Strong organizational and problem-solving skills Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with internal stakeholders and suppliers Experience with AP automation tools or ERP systems is preferred Fam ... (truncated, view full listing at source)