Accounts Payable Analyst

Accounts Payable Analyst

Location: 6625 Excellence Way, Plano, TX, USA

Language Requirement: Korean-English Bilingual Preferred

Position Overview

The Accounts Payable Analyst will support Samsung Electronics America’s Finance organization by managing invoice processing, vendor payments, account reconciliation, and AP-related operational activities.

This role will collaborate closely with Finance, Procurement, business stakeholders, and external vendors to ensure accurate and timely invoice processing, compliance with company policies, and efficient resolution of payment-related issues. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience working with ERP systems such as SAP.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Operations

• Process vendor invoices accurately and efficiently while ensuring compliance with Samsung’s AP policies and procedures.
• Review invoices, purchase orders, receipts, and supporting documentation to verify accuracy and completeness.
• Perform three-way matching between purchase orders, invoices, and receiving documents.
• Manage invoice exceptions and coordinate resolution with Procurement, vendors, and internal business teams.
• Monitor invoice status and support timely payment processing.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a primary point of contact for vendor payment inquiries and AP-related issues.
• Communicate with suppliers and internal stakeholders regarding invoice discrepancies, payment status, and required documentation.
• Maintain strong working relationships with Procurement, Finance, business units, and external vendors.
• Support vendor account maintenance and ensure accurate supplier information within financial systems.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Support month-end closing activities, including AP reporting and accrual-related tasks.
• Prepare AP reports, aging analysis, payment summaries, and operational metrics.
• Analyze AP processes and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.

Compliance & Process Improvement

• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Support internal and external audit requests by providing documentation and transaction details.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for financial transactions.
• Identify process gaps and support improvements to AP workflows and systems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 1–3+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, Accounting, Finance Operations, or related functions.
• Experience with invoice processing, vendor management, account reconciliation, and payment operations.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, reporting, and spreadsheet management.
• Experience using SAP, ERP systems, or financial management platforms.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage high-volume transactions accurately.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Korean-English bilingual communication skills.
• Experience supporting AP operations within a global organization.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, purchase orders, and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) workflows.
• Experience with SAP Finance (FI) modules or similar ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• High level of integrity and professionalism when handling confidential financial information.