Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Stanford Children's Health is dedicated to providing world-class care and is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Analyst to enhance accounts payable efficiency. This role involves managing employee expenses, vendor invoices, and payments while ensuring compliance and fostering strong vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Review employee expense reports for accuracy and implement improvements to streamline processes
• Serve as the primary liaison with the Supply Chain team to address procure-to-pay discrepancies and ensure payment programs are executed strategically and on schedule, improving campaign timeline and rebates
• Deliver insightful financial analyses and reports to aid management in making informed decisions, contributing to the organization’s financial health and operational efficiency
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual period close process activities which includes reconciliations, variance analysis, and journal entries for Accounts Payable. Collaborate with internal departments to streamline processes and improve efficiency
• Ensure adherence to company policies and regulations, support audits by providing necessary documentation, and maintain accurate transaction records

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience
• Ability to interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policy and procedures
• Ability to manage budgets and expenses
• Ability to manage workflow and/or business cycle productivity
• Ability to plan, organize, assign, prioritize, evaluate, and supervise the work of subordinate employees performing the same or similar work
• Ability to plan, organize, develop tactical plans and sets priorities
• Ability to solve technical and non-technical problems
• Ability to supervise, coach, mentor, train, and evaluate work results
• Ability to work effectively through and with others
• Knowledge of accounts payable principles and practices
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area
• Knowledge of financial transaction flows, including system interfaces
• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirement related to the functional area
• Strong relationship management
• Strong communication skills, the ability to collaborate with various departments and teams, and expertise in resolving disputes effectively are essential
• Knowledge using Power Platform solutions such as Power Automate and Power BI

Benefits

• Benefits_eligible: Yes
• Remote_eligible: Yes

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