Accounts Payable Analyst - Pittsburgh, PA

VetJobs • Pittsburgh, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Analyst supports established AP automation and digital transformation initiatives by analyzing process issues and data, identifying improvement opportunities, monitoring solutions, and contributing to root cause analysis and system enhancements. The role documents business requirements, recommends data-driven process improvements, collaborates with stakeholders and service providers, and contributes to AI, automation, and solution-design discussions intended to improve efficiency, controls, and straight-through processing.

The position supports UAT, testing, and system enhancements by developing test scenarios and scripts, preparing test data, executing UAT, documenting results and defects, coordinating issue resolution and retesting, and supporting deployment readiness and post-go-live stabilization. It also creates and maintains business and process documentation, reports, presentations, and business cases; communicates findings and updates to stakeholders; and supports training, change adoption, and knowledge transfer.

The analyst leads NORAM projects and local initiatives through the full project lifecycle, from feasibility assessment and implementation through hypercare and lessons learned. The role also supports cross-functional projects, acquisition and joint-venture integration, and other special initiatives as needed, occasionally working across time zones. This is a hybrid position requiring an on-site presence in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or Economics; equivalent work experience may be considered.
• 3–5 years of professional experience.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and practical recommendations.
• Continuous-learning and automation mindset, with curiosity and interest in digital transformation and emerging technologies.
• Strong attention to detail and UAT/testing skills, including developing test scenarios, execution, defect documentation, and validation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365, and willingness to learn ERP, workflow, reporting, and automation tools.
• Foundational understanding of Accounts Payable, invoice processing, controls, General Ledger, and Procure-to-Pay processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
• Self-motivated, accountable, and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, challenge assumptions constructively, and drive tasks to completion.
• Ability to work in a hybrid role with an on-site presence in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Nice To Haves

• Previous exposure to SAP S/4HANA, OpenText VIM, or Power Platform.

Responsibilities

• Analyze AP automation process issues and data, identify improvements, monitor solutions, assist with root cause analysis and enhancements, maintain project documentation, and provide operational backup support when needed.
• Identify enhancement opportunities and document business requirements for AP automation and digital transformation initiatives.
• Recommend data-driven process improvements and collaborate with stakeholders and service providers.
• Contribute to AI, automation, and solution-design discussions to improve efficiency, controls, and straight-through processing.
• Develop test scenarios and scripts, prepare test data, execute UAT, document results and defects, coordinate issue resolution and retesting, and support deployment readiness and post-go-live stabilization.
• Create and maintain business and process documentation, reports, presentations, and business cases.
• Communicate findings, progress, and updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Support training, change adoption, and knowledge transfer; maintain training materials and continue developing knowledge of AP, ERP, automation, and emerging technologies.
• Lead NORAM projects and local initiatives through feasibility assessment, implementation, hypercare, and lessons learned.
• Support cross-functional projects, acquisition and joint-venture integration, and other special initiatives as needed, including occasional work across time zones.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages, including a global bonus program.
• Retirement plans, health programs, life insurance, and medical care.
• Flexible working arrangements through the global Xwork program.
• Professional and personal development through formal and informal learning, education, and training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level