AP Analyst
Senior Shared Services Analyst Salary: $63K-$80K Publicly traded company located in Chicago is seeking a Senior Shared Services Analyst to join their growing Accounting and Finance department. This company is a powerhouse in their field and offers career growth and fantastic benefits. If you are looking to join a well-respected, stable company where you can grow your career within this is the place for you! Why This Opportunity Stands Out: • Our client is a rapidly growing organization operating in a fast-paced, high-volume environment • Highly analytical role focused on solving complex AP/AR issues and improving operational workflows • Opportunity to partner cross-functionally with accounting, procurement, finance, operations, and IT teams • Position sits within a newly created Shared Services team focused on modernization and efficiency improvements • Hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys troubleshooting issues, identifying root causes, and implementing better processes • Strong exposure to systems, workflow optimization, and process improvement initiatives • Collaborative leadership team with strong visibility to senior management • Excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow within shared services, accounting operations, or process improvement functions Key Responsibilities for the Senior Shared Services Analyst: • Lead resolution of complex AP and AR issues including invoice discrepancies, unapplied cash, duplicate payments, and system-related errors • Serve as escalation point for internal teams, vendors, and customers • Conduct root-cause analysis and identify opportunities for process improvements and automation • Partner cross-functionally with accounting, procurement, operations, IT, and finance teams to resolve operational challenges • Analyze trends, track KPIs, and provide reporting insights to leadership • Support internal controls, audit requests, and compliance initiatives • Participate in continuous improvement projects, workflow enhancements, and system testing initiatives • Mentor and support other analysts on issue-resolution best practices Qualifications for the Senior Shared Services Analyst: • 3 years of AP, AR, or shared services experience • Strong process improvement mindset with ability to identify and fix broken processes • Experience working in high-volume transactional environments such as cannabis, CPG, manufacturing, or shared services organizations • ERP experience required (SAP or similar systems) • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Advanced Excel and data analysis skills preferred • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment • Proactive, adaptable, and hands-on mentality INJUN2026 LI-LF1 LI-Hybrid