Senior Accounts Payable Analyst

 

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and team members alike, you will also gain joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work. Explore how you can follow your passions and shed light on meaningful ways to serve, grow, and shine together.

 

Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work® by Activated Insights. This is the 9th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.

COMMUNITY NAME

Community Support Office

Job ID

2026-241681

JOB OVERVIEW

The Senior Accounts Payable Analyst is a subject matter expert responsible for complex accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, payment cycles, vendor maintenance, month-end close activities, 1099 reporting, audit support, credit card programs and escalation resolution. This role operates with minimal supervision, provides guidance to offshore team members, works independently with vendor partners to resolve issues and partners closely with internal stakeholders and outsourced service providers to ensure accurate, timely and compliant payment processing. The Senior Accounts Payable Analyst will also service as backup to the two department managers when they are out of office and will need to be well versed in all areas of the Procure-to-Pay department, being able to cover key duties to ensure continued continuity of services.

RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

 

Essential Duties

As a part of the Sunrise team, supporting our Mission, Principles of Service and Core Values is a fundamental part of this job. Our foundational belief is the sacred value of human life. The unique responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the essential functions listed as follows:

• Serve as a subject matter expert for accounts payable processes, systems and controls.
• Monitor outsourced partner’s performance on key tasks to ensure SLA’s are being met, including Service Now tickets.
• Manage, monitor and run payment cycles if needed, including ACH, check, and credit card payments; research and resolve payment issues including stop payments, voids, reissues and escheatment.
• Review, research and resolve invoice and payment exceptions in our ERP system and the Online Document Center (ODC), identifying root causes and reducing future exceptions.
• Provide guidance to our offshore team and internal customers relating to vendor maintenance activities including vendor setup, updates, sanctions screening, address validation and 1099 compliance.
• Perform vendor statement reconciliations and ensure credits and outstanding memos are properly applied.
• Support and manage month-end close activities, including reconciliations, accrual support, checklist completion and deadline communications.
• Act as first-level escalation for complex AP, P-Card, Chrome River (Emburse) and helpdesk issues that junior team members or outsourced partners cannot resolve.
• Partner with outsourced service providers (e.g., WNS) to monitor performance, clear open liabilities, resolve aged items and ensure SLAs are met.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, responding to inquiries and ensuring compliance with policies and controls.
• Assist with system enhancements, testing, upgrades and process improvements in collaboration with IT and P2P leadership.
• Provide training, guidance and cross-training to team members and outsourcing partners on AP processes, best practices, and system usage.
• Maintain confidentiality and safeguard sensitive financial and vendor information.
• Maintain compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state/province or other regulating authorities as applicable to this role to ensure that Sunrise standards are always met.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

Judgment and Decision-Making

Demonstrates the ability to work independently, applying sound judgment to daily activities while recognizing high-risk or material issues and escalating appropriately.

Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving

Utilizes strong analytical skills to identify discrepancies, resolve complex issues, and drive accurate, timely financial outcomes.

Communication and Stakeholder Engagement

Communicates clearly and effectively in both verbal and written formats, with the ability to influence, collaborate and coach remote team members.

Organization and Priority Management

Exhibits exceptional organizationa