Accounts Payable Vendor Relations Analyst

Meriton is a national team of experts driving HVAC innovation through a network of high-performing companies. From strategy and support to systems and solutions, we work behind the scenes to strengthen operations and build value-for our partners and our people.

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Vendor Relations Analyst

Reports To : Vendor Relations Supervisor

Department : Shared Services Center (SSC) - Accounts Payable

Location : Irving, TX

FLSA Status : Exempt

Role Summary

Team : Vendor Relations Team

Scope : U.S. operations; vendor statement reconciliations, case resolution analysis, and vendor account integrity

The Vendor Relations Analyst performs detailed vendor statement reconciliations, exception analysis, and vendor account research to ensure the completeness and accuracy of Accounts Payable subledger data. The role ensures that all vendor balances are reconciled, unapplied credits are addressed, and missing or duplicate invoices are identified and resolved in a timely, documented manner.

Operating within the Shared Services Center, the Analyst functions as a problem-solver and data investigator, bridging gaps between vendors, AP Operations, and Procurement. This role contributes directly to Meriton's control environment by maintaining audit-ready records and ensuring that vendor liabilities are recorded accurately as the company scales rapidly.

This position is essential to the SSC's working capital accuracy and vendor satisfaction goals, ensuring that financial data integrity and service excellence move hand-in-hand.

Shared Services & Scale Priorities

• Reconciliation Accuracy : Maintain statement reconciliation coverage for strategic suppliers; identify discrepancies and clear exceptions before close.
• Root-Cause Elimination : Investigate and correct recurring issues in invoicing, payment posting, or receipt confirmation.
• Vendor Experience : Ensure clear, professional, and timely communication with vendors on reconciliation and payment matters.
• Control Compliance : Maintain full documentation for audit readiness, following standardized templates and naming conventions.
• Scalability : Enable automation and analytics adoption to handle higher volume without loss of accuracy or control.

Core Responsibilities

Statement Reconciliation & Exception Resolution

Data Validation & Documentation

Continuous Improvement & Insight

Audit & Controls Support

Cross-Pillar Collaboration

Qualifications

Key Success Metrics

Reconciliation Accuracy

% statements reconciled on time; open-item aging reduction

Exception Management

Average resolution cycle time; recurrence rate of root-cause issues

Compliance

Audit documentation completeness; zero missing reconciliation evidence

Cross-Functional Effectiveness

Issue closure rate across AP Ops and Procurement collaboration

Process Improvement

Number of improvement initiatives proposed or implemented

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The workplace is in a corporate office environment and the temperature in the work environment is usually moderate. The position's primary office is the Shared Services, Irving, TX office; however, telework or work at home, on the road, or in a satellite location for portions of the workweek may occur, depending upon project needs and requirements in coordination with your direct supervisor and / or most senior leader of your department. Occasional travel may be required.

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.

Meriton is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Salary ranges listed are dependent upon a candidate's qualifications, experience, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the specific role and location.