Associate Accounts Payable Analyst

McKesson•Irving, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Trade Accounts Payable (AP) Analyst plays a crucial role in McKesson’s financial health by ensuring the timely and accurate processing of trade-related invoices and payments. This role involves a high level of interaction with both internal stakeholders and external manufacturers, requiring excellent communication and problem-solving skills. The Trade AP Analyst will be responsible for maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the accounts trade payable ledger and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. Additionally, the MMS Trade AP Analyst will partner with our outsourcing partners to resolve escalations and ensure an excellent experience for our stakeholders.

Requirements

Experience in accounts payable or similar role
Ability to communicate effectively and interface with stakeholders and manufacturers
Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple competing priorities
Problem solving, decisiveness, and resolution management
Strong follow up skills with ability to meet deadlines
Analytical/growth mind set.
Proficient MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Ability to work independently and take full accountability
Excellent organizational skills
Typically, minimum 0-2 years of relevant experience.
May have degree or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Experience with JDE & Google Sheets, SalesForce, Power BI & Generative AI preferred
Ability to leverage McKesson’s internal resources and information to solve problems

Responsibilities

Ensure that invoices for Trade and Dropship are processed in a timely and accurate manner to maintain smooth financial operations.
Ensure compliance by verification that invoices comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Identify and analyze disputes related to quantities and pricing.
Work proactively to resolve these disputes by coordinating with relevant stakeholders, including vendors and internal teams.
Maintain detailed records of disputes and resolutions for future reference and audits.
Accurately match purchase orders, receiving documents, and vendor invoices to ensure that payments are correct and justified.
Perform regular reconciliations to identify and rectify any mismatches or discrepancies.
Establish and maintain open lines of communication with manufacturers to quickly address and resolve payment issues or discrepancies.
Foster strong relationships with vendors to ensure a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
Work closely with internal departments such as procurement, finance, and operations to ensure alignment on purchase orders, payment terms, and any changes.
Share relevant information and updates with internal teams to facilitate smooth workflows and prevent misunderstandings.
Regularly monitor processes related to manufacturer payments, including payment methods, terms, and blocks.
Identify areas for improvement and implement changes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
Establish a feedback loop to gather insights and suggestions from team members for ongoing process refinement.
Encourage the generation of innovative ideas for process improvements from team members and stakeholders.
Develop and execute plans to implement these ideas, including setting timelines, allocating resources, and monitoring progress.
Measure the impact of implemented changes and analyze results to ensure that improvements achieve desired outcomes.