Financial Controls Business Analyst-Associate

American Electric Power•New Albany, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for invoice processing for complex contracts, unvouchered liabilities, work order administration/analysis, and administrative support activities to field employees. This position will also participate in process improvement/LEAN initiatives and training. The role involves processing complex vendor invoices for management approval for contract labor and services, performing invoice audit reviews per contract financial Terms and Conditions, and interpreting complex contractual language. The analyst will help ensure proper financial controls for accurate project/work order reporting, participate in process improvement and LEAN initiatives, provide data analytics, and assist with training. They will also support AEP Audit Services with audits and participate in special projects. Additionally, the role includes identifying and submitting unvouchered liabilities in accordance with accounting policies and SOX requirements, and assisting in developing efficiencies for recording unvouchered liabilities.

Requirements

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Contract Administration, or related field of study
0-3 years of experience for candidates with a Bachelors degree; minimum of four years of experience with an Associates degree.
Experience in one or more of the following areas, accounting, finance, contract administration, budgeting, benchmarking or auditing.
Experience with Microsoft Office
Demonstrated teamwork capabilities working in a fast-paced environment.
Strong commercial, analytical, oral/written communication, and presentation skills are required.
Ability to successfully work with a diverse set of internal and external partners and all levels of the organization.
Bring a positive attitude that embraces learning opportunities and change.
Core competencies include: adaptability/flexibility, teamwork/collaboration, communication, and planning/organizing.

Nice To Haves

Experience with PeopleSoft Financials, Cognos, Maximo, Power Bi, SQL and Workiva is a plus.

Responsibilities

Process complex vendor invoices for management approval for contract labor and services.
Perform invoice audit review per the contract's financial Terms and Conditions for labor and equipment billing rates, subcontractors, materials, Per Diem, escalation, overheads, etc.
Interpret and understand complex contractual language and financial Terms and Conditions to apply to vendor invoices and contract reviews.
Dispute vendor invoices for contractual compliance and interpretation.
Help ensure that the proper financial controls are in place for accurate project / work order reporting for Operating Companies, Transcos, and Joint Ventures for subsequent financial transactions.
Participate in process improvement initiatives related to financial and operational processes.
Participate in LEAN initiatives to reduce expenses or increase revenue for AEP Transmission.
Assist with cost and process benchmarking studies both internal and external to AEP to ensure operational excellence.
Provide data analytics as required to help manage the business.
Assist with training initiatives related to financial and operational processes and related IT applications.
Assist AEP Audit Services with vendor and operational audits to ensure compliance with the contract's financial Terms and Conditions and AEP's policies and guidelines.
Participate in special studies, reporting, automation initiatives or other projects as may be assigned.
Identify and submit unvouchered liabilities in accordance with accounting policies and SOX requirements.
Ensure all policies and processes for accruing unvouchered liabilities are in alignment with the AEP Transmission guidelines.
Assist in developing efficiencies to record unvouchered liabilities for un-invoiced vendor services performed.
Assist in continuous improvement and monitoring of financial controls to limit missed accruals and duplication of unvouchered liability accruals.