Senior Analyst, Global Accounts Payable

CFA Institute•Charlottesville, VA

About The Position

The Senior Analyst, Global Accounts Payable supports global accounts payable operations and systems, providing accounting and technical expertise for Source to Pay systems and processes. These include Concur Travel & Expense Reporting, Sovos IRS 1099/1042 reporting, NetSuite, Kyriba corporate credit card programs, and banking systems. The role serves as an AP subject matter expert and may direct others on cross-functional projects supporting operational excellence and business transformation across the Source to Pay lifecycle. The position maintains, implements, and integrates AP, Procurement, Treasury Finance, and ERP systems; administers Concur Travel and Expense and its general ledger integrations; and serves as a key AP liaison for assigned areas such as societies, credit card programs, and travel refunds. It manages end-to-end AP functions for assigned global value streams, overseeing controls and policies and ensuring accurate, efficient, and timely payments. The role also supports transformation and automation initiatives, resolves complex Source to Pay issues, performs month- and year-end accounting activities, prepares management reporting and KPIs, and builds partnerships with business sponsors, Finance, IT, consultants, and other stakeholders. The role requires an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The employer seeks expertise in AP systems and processes, banking, credit cards, and complex Source to Pay systems, along with strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, organizational, and stakeholder-service skills. The expected US salary range is $72,300–$80,000 per year, subject to adjustment based on experience, education, and other relevant factors.

Requirements

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Expertise in accounts payable systems and processes, banking, credit cards, and Source to Pay value streams involving complex systems and integrations.
Ability to troubleshoot, communicate about, and resolve systems and process issues.
Advanced knowledge of Concur, NetSuite, and Excel.
Strongly desired proficiency in PowerPoint, Outlook, Sovos Tax (1099/1042), Kyriba, and standard office software.
Deep understanding of finance business processes, accounting concepts and regulations, internal controls, and segregation of duties.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to make sound decisions independently and deliver results under tight time constraints in a changing environment.
Prior experience in a leadership role, with an interest in developing supervisory and/or project management skills.
Demonstrated experience maintaining high levels of stakeholder service and satisfaction.
Continuous improvement mindset.
Intellectual curiosity, outstanding judgment, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and mature business skills.
Ability to establish relationships across all levels of global internal and external stakeholders.
Excellent written, verbal, listening, and presentation communication skills.
Very high organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to adapt effectively to changing conditions and priorities.

Nice To Haves

International accounts payable experience is preferred.
Advanced knowledge of Concur, NetSuite, and Excel.
Proficiency in PowerPoint, Outlook, Sovos Tax (1099/1042), Kyriba, and standard office software is strongly desired.
Interest in developing supervisory and/or project management skills.

Responsibilities

Maintain, implement, and integrate accounts payable, Procurement, Treasury Finance, and ERP systems.
Serve as an AP subject matter expert on cross-functional Source to Pay and finance projects and systems.
Own and administer Concur Travel and Expense and its general ledger integrations.
Act as the AP liaison for assigned areas, including societies, credit card programs, and travel refunds.
Manage end-to-end accounts payable functions for assigned global Source to Pay value streams.
Ensure internal controls, segregation of duties, policies, and procedures are documented, effective, and functioning as designed.
Oversee and execute payable processes, coordinating across business functions to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient payments.
Review the work of others and schedule and issue payments in accordance with global regulations using systems such as Kyriba, NetSuite, and bank platforms.
Recommend and drive business transformation initiatives focused on automation, efficiency, stronger financial controls, and improved stakeholder experiences.
Diagnose and lead the resolution of comprehensive Source to Pay issues with internal and external resources.
Perform month- and year-end accounting activities, including balance sheet reconciliations, journal entry preparation, external audit support, and IRS 1099 and 1042 reporting.
Analyze large data sets and develop and provide business management reports and KPIs.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with business sponsors, Finance, IT partners, consultants, and stakeholders.
Develop and maintain an understanding of US and international business practices, including currencies, basic tax laws, banking, and invoicing regulations.
Drive project delivery and solutioning across team members and stakeholders.
Adapt to changing conditions and priorities while delivering results under tight time constraints.