Accounts Payable Senior Analyst

FERGUSON

1d • $3,900 - $6,325 • Remote

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Senior Analyst is responsible for supporting reporting, analytics, and process governance across multiple payables teams. This role will focus on developing and maintaining dashboards, analyzing spend data (including corporate card activity), and supporting continuous improvement initiatives through documentation, audits, and reporting insight. This role plays a critical role in resolving issues, mentoring/training others related to using analytical tools, and driving process improvements across Accounts Payable operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field, or equivalent AP experience.
• 4–6+ years of Accounts Payable experience, preferably in a high-volume or shared services environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes including invoice processing, three-way matching, vendor maintenance, and controls.
• Experience working in an ERP system (Oracle, SAP, or similar).
• Experience developing dashboards and reports (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Excel)
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle priorities and meet deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative attitude with the ability to influence without authority.
• Continuous improvement focus.

Nice To Haves

• Experience serving as an SME or informal lead within an AP team.
• Exposure to invoice automation or OCR tools.
• Audit or SOX support experience.
• Continuous improvement or process optimization experience.
• Experience employing AI tools to automate routine work, enhance decision‑making, and reduce manual effort.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance Accounts Payable reporting and dashboards to support operational visibility and decision-making across multiple AP teams
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of data presented in dashboards and recurring reports
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide insights on trends, risks, and opportunities
• Analyzing merchant activity on corporate card programs, assist with communications to card holders/leadership when needed, and provide additional support where needed.
• Assist with Oracle ARCS Transaction Matching, as needed, to help support new projects.
• Adhere to internal controls, audit requirements, and SOX compliance standards.
• Provide documentation and support for internal and external audits.
• Identify root causes of errors or non-compliance and recommend corrective actions.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert for AP systems and tools (e.g., ERP, invoice automation, workflow queues).
• Identify process inefficiencies and participate in continuous improvement and automation initiatives.
• Support UAT testing, system enhancements, and implementation of process changes.
• Assist with updating process documentation and job aids, and updates related to internal SharePoint site(s).
• Provide guidance and informal mentoring to AP Analysts and newer team members.
• Assist with onboarding and training activities.
• Act as a go-to resource for policy interpretation and process questions.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.
• Partner with Procurement, Finance, Supply Chain, IT, and vendors to resolve issues and improve end-to-end AP processes.
• Communicate professionally and clearly with internal partners and external vendors.

Benefits

• health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match
• mental health coverage
• gender affirming and family building benefits
• paid parental leave
• associate discounts
• community involvement opportunities

What This Job Offers

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