VR Analyst, Accounts Payable

Staples Promotional Products

Vendor Reconciliation Analyst in Staples Finance team, ensuring accurate processing of VR-related invoices and payments. Building vendor relationships and supporting financial activities with attention to detail.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounts payable processes, vendor relations, and financial analysis, with a strong ability to resolve discrepancies and improve workflows. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and capable of producing insightful reports to support financial decision-making.

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Accounts Payable ExperienceInvoice AnalysisVendor RelationsMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyFinancial Operations

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Hard Skills

Accounts PayableInvoice ProcessingAccount ReconciliationPayment ResolutionFinancial Reporting

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCollaborationJudgmentProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeVendor Relations Systems

Industry Keywords

Finance OperationsExpendituresMonth-End ClosePayment Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Keep accounts payable work moving by processing, verifying, and reconciling VR-related invoices, payments, and transactions accurately and on time.
Serve as a trusted point of contact for vendors and internal business partners, building productive relationships and fostering collaboration to resolve payment and invoice-related issues.
Evaluate invoice, payment, and account discrepancies, exercising sound judgment to determine appropriate resolutions and escalate risks when necessary.
Build positive vendor relationships by responding to invoice or payment questions and helping resolve issues quickly.
Support month-end close by reviewing VR expenditures, maintaining documentation, and helping ensure financial activity is complete and accurate.
Turn VR expense data into useful reports that help business partners understand payment activity and spending trends.
Analyze payment trends, aging balances, and recurring issues to identify risks, recommend corrective actions, and improve overall vendor experience.
Partner with Finance stakeholders to support compliant accounts payable processes and identify ways to make workflows more efficient.
Influence positive business outcomes by balancing vendor needs, company policies, and financial controls when making day-to-day decisions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of experience in accounts payable, finance operations, or a related financial role.
2+ years experience analyzing invoices, reconciling accounts, resolving payment issues, and making informed decisions within established accounts payable processes.
2+ years Office experience; Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
Working knowledge of Vendor Relations systems, processes, and financial concepts, with the ability to identify issues and recommend solutions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
Flexible PTO (14 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)
Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!