Senior Analyst, Merchandise Accounts Payable

CVS Health•Woonsocket, RI

6d•$46,988 - $112,200•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Merchandise Payable Analyst is an independent contributor responsible for supporting timely processing of merchandise invoices and resolving supplier disputes caused by discrepancies between supplier invoices and CVS systems. The role supports the Manager, Senior Accounts Payable Manager, Senior Manager of Accounts Payable, and the offshore merchandise payables team by researching and resolving escalated vendor- and site-initiated issues involving invoice payments, variances, and other exceptions. The position reports to the Senior Manager of Accounts Payable and regularly interacts with the offshore team and suppliers on invoice issues, disputes, supplier maintenance, and statement reconciliations. The analyst works cross-functionally with departments such as Merchandising, Inventory, Asset Protection, Logistics, and Store and Distribution Centers. Responsibilities also include supplier-account and internal-account reconciliations, general ledger account review, database management, monitoring suppliers onboarded in the AP Vendor Portal, following up on aged disputes, preparing training materials, and supporting migration from the existing SAP system to the S4/Hana environment. The position requires working onsite two to three days per week.

Requirements

At least 3 years of Accounts Payable experience.
Ability to work onsite 2–3 days per week.
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
Experience with SAP and/or S4/Hana.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

Ability to prioritize work.
Excellent decision-making ability and independent reasoning skills.
Excellent time management skills.
Ability to multitask effectively.
Strong follow-through on assigned items.
Ability to work effectively with colleagues inside and outside Accounts Payable.
Strong understanding of Accounts Payable accounting functions, including invoice processing, dispute resolution, and bill of lading review.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Professional demeanor and attitude.
Ability to convey processes and procedures to others.
Highly organized, accurate, and attentive to detail.
Experience within a large retail organization.
Clear understanding of Accounts Payable and Accounts Payable best practices.
Previous accounting and reconciliation experience.
5 or more years of Accounts Payable experience.
Experience using AI tools such as Copilot.

Responsibilities

Support timely processing of merchandise invoices by the offshore merchandise payables team.
Research and resolve escalated vendor- and site-initiated disputes involving invoice payments, variances, and other exceptions.
Assist suppliers with invoice issues, supplier disputes, supplier maintenance, and statement reconciliations.
Work regularly with the offshore team and cross-functionally with Merchandising, Inventory, Asset Protection, Logistics, and Store and Distribution Centers.
Perform supplier-account and internal-account reconciliations.
Perform general ledger account reviews and manage databases.
Monitor suppliers onboarded in the AP Vendor Portal.
Follow up on aged disputes.
Write training materials and convey processes and procedures to others.
Support migration from the existing SAP system to the S4/Hana environment.