Accounts Payable Analyst (ETS) | Temporary

Emory•Atlanta, GA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Analyst manages invoice processing and exception resolution across purchase order and non-purchase-order transactions, reinforces accounts payable controls, and supports month-end close through accurate reporting and analysis. The role handles complex invoices and escalated invoice, payment, and expense-related issues, and completes supplier set-ups and maintenance requests while verifying supporting documentation and following required procedures for sensitive changes. The analyst performs and reviews reconciliations, audit support, payment processing, and close deliverables. The role also develops AP reporting and dashboards, works with internal and external partners to resolve exceptions and prevent recurrence, maintains procedures, and identifies opportunities to improve controls and automate workflows. The position provides informal coaching and quality checks for entry-level staff. This role is temporary and allows regular work from home, with a flexible weekly commute to Emory University based on business needs and departmental guidelines. The employee must reside in Georgia. Emory reserves the right to change the remote-work status with notice.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of college coursework and four years of accounts payable or related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Experience with exception resolution and close support.
Working knowledge of accounts payable controls, segregation of duties, and audit readiness.
Intermediate Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups; power tools are a plus.
Comfort with ERP reporting.
Strong problem-solving skills, ability to partner cross-functionally, and ability to manage competing priorities.
Residency in the state of Georgia.
Ability to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based on business needs.

Responsibilities

Manage daily invoice intake and processing for PO and non-PO invoices, confirming accurate coding, documentation, and timely posting.
Review and post complex invoices, including multi-line, multi-entity, tax-sensitive, recurring, and credit or memo transactions; verify coding and approvals and resolve documentation gaps.
Lead exception management for PO, receiving, and price variances, partnering with buyers, sourcing managers, departments, and suppliers to resolve issues and address root causes.
Research and resolve escalated invoice and payment issues, including duplicates, disputed charges, urgent payments, and employee reimbursement or expense exceptions; communicate status and next steps to stakeholders.
Complete and review supplier set-ups and maintenance changes, verify documentation, and route sensitive updates such as bank changes through required verification and approval procedures.
Perform accounts payable reconciliations and respond to audit requests with supporting documentation and explanations.
Prepare and review month-end close deliverables to support accurate and timely financial reporting.
Execute payment-processing activities, including payment proposal reviews, payment holds and releases, and positive pay reviews as applicable; coordinate with Treasury on timing, exceptions, and controls.
Develop and maintain AP reports and dashboards covering aging, past-due items, discounts, exceptions, throughput, and touchless rates; share insights and recommendations.
Maintain and refine AP procedures and standard operating procedures, and propose control improvements and automation opportunities.
Coach and provide informal training to entry-level staff, perform quality checks, and share best practices.
Perform related responsibilities as required.