Accounts Payable Analyst

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Location 1974 East 66th St, Suite 200, Cleveland, OH, 44103, United States

Base Pay $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 / Year

Employee Type Exempt FT

Contact information

Name Michele Hicks

Phone 216-363-3417

Email michele.hicks@jumpstartinc.org

Description

About JumpStart Inc.

JumpStart is a nonprofit venture development organization dedicated to unlocking the full potential of entrepreneurship to transform communities. We work to create inclusive economic outcomes by supporting diverse entrepreneurs, strengthening ecosystems, and accelerating innovation. Our team is collaborative, mission-driven, and focused on delivering measurable impact .

Position Summary

The Accounts Payable Analyst supports core accounting operations with an emphasis on accounts payable analysis, grant accounting, vendor management, and general ledger accuracy. This role combines ownership of day-to-day accounts payable activities with financial analysis, reconciliation, issue resolution, audit-ready documentation, and the use of technology and AI tools to improve accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls.

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in accounting principles, a proactive and analytical mindset, and the ability to interpret financial activity, identify trends and exceptions, resolve issues, and contribute to continuous process improvement.

Requirements

Essential Job Functions

Grant Accounting & Compliance

Review and validate expenses for allowability under State and Federal grant guidelines

Assist in the preparation of reimbursement requests with complete and accurate supporting documentation

Maintain audit-ready records and support grant audits and reporting

Ensure proper classification of expenses across funding sources and restrictions

Partner with program teams to improve financial accuracy, documentation quality, and compliance

Identify inconsistencies or risks in grant-related activity and escalate as appropriate

Accounts Payable & Expense Accounting

Own the full accounts payable cycle including vendor onboarding, invoice review, coding, and

payment processing

Ensure accurate GL coding across multiple account segments (fund, department, location)

Review transactions for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance

Identify , investigate, and resolve discrepancies, coding issues, and variances

Analyze AP aging and payment activity; proactively investigate and escalate past-due items, unusual balances, duplicate payments, credits, and other exceptions

Reconcile vendor statements and AP-related general ledger accounts; research differences and support accruals where applicable

Support 1099 preparation, year-end reporting, and AP-related audit schedules

Vendor Analytics & Management

Analyze vendor activity, invoice volumes, payment trends, aging, credits, and exceptions to identify discrepancies, inefficiencies, or cost-saving opportunities

Monitor vendor performance, including timeliness, accuracy, and adherence to contractual terms

Investigate and resolve complex vendor issues using data analysis and cross-functional collaboration

Support vendor onboarding and due diligence with a focus on risk mitigation and documentation integri ty

Technology & AI Utilization

Leverage AI-enabled tools to enhance efficiency in invoice processing, data validation, and financial research

Utilize technology to analyze datasets, identify anomalies, and improve accuracy in coding and reconciliations

Apply automation and AI solutions to streamline workflows and reduce manual effort

Stay current on emerging tools and recommend practical applications to improve Finance operations

General Accounting & Close Support

Prepare and support monthly account reconciliations (AP, prepaid expenses, accruals, clearing accounts, etc.)

Assist with month-end and year-end close processes

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