Accounts Payable Analyst (Charlotte, NC)

University of Richmond•Charlotte, NC

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Accounts Payable Analyst at United Rentals, you will be responsible for various evaluative processes and tasks within our Accounts Payable team. The Accounts Payable Analyst supports the payables lifecycle by monitoring exception activity, performing root cause analysis, and identifying opportunities for process improvement. This position leverages analytical skills and cross-functional collaboration to resolve complex issues, reduce operational risk, and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of AP processes. This is a hybrid role in Charlotte, NC.

Requirements

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent work experience considered.
1–2 years of accounts payable or general accounting experience.
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Cognizant ERPs, Infor FSM, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Dynamics, Coupa)
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
Proven experience investigating exceptions, identifying underlying causes, and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Ability to gather, interpret, and analyze information from multiple systems and stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and drive resolution.
Experience analyzing high-volume transaction environments.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large data sets and identify trends.

Responsibilities

Exception Management & Issue Resolution: Research, investigate, and resolve invoice, payment, vendor, and workflow exceptions across the Accounts Payable process.
Perform root cause analysis on recurring discrepancies and operational issues.
Partner with internal stakeholders and vendors to drive timely issue resolution.
Monitor exception queues and ensure compliance with established service level agreements (SLAs).
Identify and escalate systemic issues impacting invoice processing and payment execution.
Variance Analysis & Operational Reporting: Analyze Accounts Payable exception data and operational trends to identify opportunities for workflow efficiency, automation, and process standardization, resulting in improved accuracy and reduced exception volumes.
Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports to support operational efficiencies.
Identify performance gaps and recommend corrective actions based on data-driven insights.
Create and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and communicate findings for future improvements.
Process Improvement & Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce exception volumes, and improve operational efficiency.
Participate in automation and system enhancement initiatives.
Develop recommendations to improve controls, workflows, and data quality.
Document process improvements and support implementation efforts.
Cross-Functional Support & Special Projects: Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.
Provide analytical support for presentations and ad hoc requests.
Collaborate with Procurement, Treasury, Accounting, Vendor Maintenance, and Operations teams.
Support system testing, UAT activities, and process documentation.