[Hiring] Senior Accounts Payable Analyst @Stanford Medicine Children's Health

Role Description

The Sr. Accounts Payable Analyst is responsible for enhancing accounts payable efficiency through problem-solving and process improvements, overseeing audits, and acting as a liaison between vendors and internal teams. This role manages employee expenses, vendor invoices, and payments while ensuring compliance and fostering strong vendor relationships. The Sr. Analyst will support audits and provide financial analysis to sustain financial health and operational effectiveness.

Essential Functions

• Employee Expense Reports Oversight: Review employee expense reports for accuracy and implement improvements to streamline processes.
• Supply Chain Relations & Payment Management: Serve as the primary liaison with the Supply Chain team to address procure-to-pay discrepancies and ensure payment programs are executed strategically and on schedule, improving campaign timeline and rebates.
• Financial Analysis & Reporting: Deliver insightful financial analyses and reports to aid management in making informed decisions, contributing to the organization’s financial health and operational efficiency.
• Process Management & Improvement: Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual period close process activities which includes reconciliations, variance analysis, and journal entries for Accounts Payable. Collaborate with internal departments to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Compliance & Audit Support: Ensure adherence to company policies and regulations, support audits by providing necessary documentation, and maintain accurate transaction records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.
• None required for License/Certification.

Knowledge

• Ability to interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policy and procedures.
• Ability to manage budgets and expenses.
• Ability to manage workflow and/or business cycle productivity.
• Ability to plan, organize, assign, prioritize, evaluate, and supervise the work of subordinate employees performing the same or similar work.
• Ability to plan, organize, develop tactical plans and set priorities.
• Ability to solve technical and non-technical problems.
• Ability to supervise, coach, mentor, train, and evaluate work results.
• Ability to work effectively through and with others.
• Knowledge of accounts payable principles and practices.
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area.
• Knowledge of financial transaction flows, including system interfaces.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirements related to the functional area.
• Knowledge using Power Platform solutions such as Power Automate and Power BI.
• Strong relationship management.
• Strong communication skills, the ability to collaborate with various departments and teams, and expertise in resolving disputes effectively are essential.

Physical Requirements

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Additional Information

• Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role.
• Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
• Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary range.
• Minimum to Midpoint Range (Hourly): $41.48 to $53.93.
• Stanford Medicine Children's Health (SMCH) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment.
• Employee Group: EX - Exempt.
• Fixed Term Employment Duration: None.
• Job Family: LP Finance & Accounting.
• Department: Controllers Office AP.
• Remote Eligible: Yes.
• Benefits Eligible: Yes.
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40.
• Work Shift: Day - 08 Hour.