Accounts Payable Analyst

Finance

Entry Level

Entry Barrier

5/10

Brand Value

6/10

Switchability

8/10

Stress Level

Medium

Work Hours

48-55

Future Proof

8/10

Inside the Role

The Mission

Manages accounts payable, processes vendor payments, and ensures payment accuracy

Commercial Value

"Companies hire Accounts Payable Analysts to maintain financial records and support financial decisions"

Key Responsibilities

  • • Process vendor invoices
  • • Manage payments
  • • Reconcile AP accounts
  • • Handle vendor queries
  • • Ensure compliance
  • • Maintain vendor records
  • • Support month-end close

Performance Metrics (KPIs)

  • → Payment Accuracy
  • → Processing Time
  • → Discount Capture
  • → Compliance Score

Suitability Fit

Perfect If

Enjoy working in a team environment
Have good communication skills
Are organized and detail-oriented

Avoid If

Dislike structured work
Prefer working alone
Want complete flexibility

Hiring Giants

TCS Infosys Wipro HCL Tech Mahindra

Career Trajectory

Growth and compensation roadmap

Difficulty7/10

Entry • 0-2Y

Accounts Payable Analyst

Est. Compensation

₹3.5 - 5.0

Mid • 3-5Y

Senior Accounts Payable Analyst

Est. Compensation

₹5.5 - 8.5

Senior • 6-10Y

Accounts Payable Manager

Est. Compensation

₹9.0 - 14.0

Lead • 10+Y

Director - Finance

Est. Compensation

₹18.0 - 30.0