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 close activities through accurate reporting and analysis. The role handles higher-complexity work and serves as an escalation point for problem invoices and expense-related exceptions. Responsibilities include daily invoice intake, review, coding, and posting; processing complex invoices; resolving PO, receiving, price, payment, and expense-related issues; and completing supplier set-ups and maintenance requests. The analyst performs AP reconciliations, supports audit requests, prepares month-end close deliverables, and carries out payment-processing and control activities in coordination with Treasury. The position also develops AP reports and dashboards, identifies process improvements and automation opportunities, maintains procedures, and provides informal coaching and quality checks for entry-level staff. The role may work from home regularly but requires commuting to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based on business needs. Residency in Georgia is required. Emory may change 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 manage competing priorities.
Must reside in Georgia and be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

Excel power tools experience.

Responsibilities

Manage daily invoice intake and processing for purchase order and non-purchase-order invoices, ensuring 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 purchase order, receiving, and price variances; partner 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.
Complete and review supplier set-ups and maintenance changes, validate supporting documentation, and route sensitive updates through required verification and approval pathways.
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 review, payment holds and releases, and positive pay review as applicable; coordinate with Treasury on timing, exceptions, and controls.
Develop and maintain accounts payable reports and dashboards covering aging, past-due items, discounts, exceptions, throughput, and touchless rates; share insights and recommendations.
Maintain and refine accounts payable procedures and standard operating procedures; propose control improvements and automation opportunities.
Coach and informally train entry-level staff, perform quality checks, and share best practices.
Perform related responsibilities as required.