Accounts Payable Analyst

Company Overview At Sylogist, we are purpose-driven to “empower the good our customers do.” We provide SaaS-based software solutions to the non-profit, government, and education sectors, and we take immense pride in the work of our customers and the products we build to support them. Our team is collaborative, enthusiastic and delivers on our promises. If you want to apply your skills to improve trusted technology that supports over 2000 customers around the world, then let’s talk! Position Overview Sylogist is looking for an Accounts Payable Analyst to join our Finance team! You'll own the day-to-day full-cycle accounts payable process, from receiving and posting invoices through approvals and payment. However, th is role goes beyond transaction processing. You will support month-end close, accruals, account reconciliations, employee expenses, corporate credit cards, cash forecasting, and audit requests. We're looking for someone who understands the accounting behind the work and can recognize when something doesn't look right, investigate it, and follow it through to resolution. The current environment includes Sage Intacct for invoicing, banking portals for payments, and Concur for employee expenses. Many processes are still manual, creating a real opportunity for this person to help streamline workflows, improve forecasting and controls, and make practical use of technology, automation, and AI. Month-end is a concentrated period for the Finance team. Your flexibility/ability to work outside of standard Eastern Time work hours during this period is an expectation of the role. Responsibilities Include Full-Cycle Accounts Payable & Payments Manage the full-cycle accounts payable process, including invoice receipt, review, coding, posting, approval follow-up, and payment processing. Process vendor payments through banking portals and help ensure payments are accurate, properly approved, and completed on time. Manage employee expense reimbursements through Concur and support corporate credit card administration and reconciliation. Maintain accurate vendor records and resolve invoice, payment, or approval issues with internal teams and vendors. Month-End, Accruals & Accounting Support Support month-end close activities, including AP-related journal entries, lead sheets, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules. Prepare and own expense accruals by reviewing invoices received after period-end, assessing the period of service, comparing activity to prior periods, and investigating unexpected gaps or changes. Prepare and contribute to short-term cash forecasts for anticipated vendor and other outgoing payments. Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close requirements and provide supporting documentation for auditors. Process Improvement & Collaboration Identify manual, inefficient, or unclear AP processes and raise opportunities to improve how work is completed. Help streamline finance processes through better workflows, technology, automation, and practical use of AI tools. Communicate proactively with Finance and business teams to keep invoices, approvals, accruals, and payments moving and ensure important items do not get dropped. Support additional accounting and finance responsibilities as needed and build broader exposure across the Finance team. What We Look for in You Must-Haves 3+ years of experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting role, with meaningful hands-on ownership of the AP process. Experience with full-cycle accounts payable, including both posting invoices and processing payments. A degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field; Accounting preferred. Strong understanding of accrual accounting and the ability to apply accounting judgment during month-end, including accruals, journal entries, and account reconciliations. Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including experience with PivotTables and XLOOKUP. Strong attention to detail and a consistent focus on accuracy, co…