Accounts Payable Analyst

<div class="content-intro"><h2 data-pm-slice="1 1 []">About Crunchyroll</h2> <p>Founded by fans, Crunchyroll delivers the art and culture of anime to a passionate community. We super-serve over 100 million anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories, and help them connect with the stories and characters they crave. Whether that experience is online or in-person, streaming video, theatrical, games, merchandise, events and more, it’s powered by the anime content we all love.</p> <p>Join our team, and help us shape the future of anime!</p></div><p>Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between US-based Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Japan's Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation.</p> <h2><strong>About the role</strong></h2> <p>The Accounts Payable team is looking for an <strong>Accounts Payable Analyst</strong> to support accurate and timely payment processing across our international business.</p> <p>This role will process vendor and contractual payments, help resolve payment issues, support financial controls, and partner with cross-functional teams including Accounting, Finance, Tax, Procurement, Legal, Business Affairs, and Treasury.</p> <p>The Accounts Payable Analyst will also support AP reporting, reconciliations, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.</p> <p><strong>A Day in the Life of Our Accounts Payable Analyst</strong></p> <ul> <li>Review and process invoices and payment requests after confirming proper authorization, coding, documentation, and approval.</li> <li>Process contractual and vendor payment obligations by reviewing applicable terms, validating required support, confirming payment timing, and ensuring accurate and timely processing in accordance with company policies.</li> <li>Process and support international Accounts Payable transactions across multiple entities and currencies.</li> <li>Review vendor aging and assist with resolving past-due, outstanding, or disputed invoices.</li> <li>Perform vendor statement reconciliations and research payment or invoice discrepancies.</li> <li>Work with internal stakeholders to resolve missing documentation, approvals, tax information, or other payment-related issues.</li> <li>Ensure appropriate documentation and payment support is maintained in accordance with company policies, SOX controls, and audit requirements.</li> <li>Partner with the Tax team to support tax compliance for domestic and international payments, including withholding tax requirements.</li> <li>Support intercompany transactions and help ensure proper documentation and coding.</li> <li>Prepare and support AP reporting related to vendor aging, liabilities, upcoming payments, and open issues.</li> <li>Identify payment discrepancies, duplicate-payment risks, or process issues and escalate as appropriate.</li> <li>Maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders by providing timely and professional support.</li> <li>Collaborate with AP team members, share knowledge, and support onboarding and team initiatives as needed.</li> <li>Participate in opportunities to improve Accounts Payable processes, controls, reporting, and automation.</li> <li>Support ERP, procure-to-pay, and Finance transformation initiatives as needed.</li> <li>Support internal and external audit requests and other ad hoc projects.</li> </ul> <h2><strong>About You</strong></h2> <p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.</li> <li>2+ years of Accounts Payable, accounting, or related Finance experience, preferably within a large or multinational organization.</li> <li><strong>Fluency in both English and Spanish, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages, is required.</strong></li> <li>Strong understanding of the Accounts Payable lifecycle, including invoice processing, approvals, payments, reconciliations, aging, and issue resolution.</li> <li>Experience processing vendor and contractual payment obligations, including reviewing payment terms, documentation requirements, and due dates.</li> <li>Experience supporting transactions involving multiple entities, currencies, or jurisdictions preferred.</li> <li>Working knowledge of intercompany transactions, financial controls, SOX requirements, and audit support.</li> <li>Experience working with ERP systems and automated AP or procure-to-pay platforms.</li> <li>Experience with <strong>NetSuite and Coupa</strong> preferred.</li> <li>Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace.</li> <li>Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.</li> <li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li> <li>Strong communication and customer service skills with the ability to work effectively with vendors and cross-functional teams.</li> <li>Ability to work independently, manage assigned responsibilities, meet deadlines, and escalate issues when appropriate.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience working in a large, multinational organization.</li>