Accounts Payable Analyst

SummaryThe Accounts Payable Analyst works in the Accounts Payable team and will support NYPA by handling payment authorization and processing, invoice/billing verification, ensuring accurate and timely posting for payment/billing. The Analyst will also support employee expense reimbursement.The AP Analyst should have good attention to detail, experience supporting AP within a corporate environment, and strong computer skills including:• ERP systems, with SAP preferred• Expense reports processing systems, with Concur preferred• MS Office software, including Word, Excel and Outlook#LI-JP1Responsibilities• Ensure the timely and accurate invoicing of customers and providing payment to vendors in accordance with negotiated contracts, policies, and procedures.• Analyze data to prepare regularly scheduled and specialized AP reports, analyses, and statements for management review.• Review and analyze statistical reports for individual customer groupings and provide support with data analysis and report preparation.• Provide testing support of AP transactions during system patches.• Process and post invoices from vendors for payment, assist with invoice/billing verification, and ensure accurate and timely posting for payment/billing.• Assist in resolving identified invoice discrepancies and with payment processing for all sites.• Perform daily analysis of workflow errors related to travel expenses.• Provide assistance in preparing and issuing annual form 1099’s for vendors.• Oversee and conduct payment run/billing operations and validations, including detailed verification.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities• Ability to processing invoices in a corporate environment.• Effective oral and written communication skills to interact effectively with all levels of organization internally and external customers.• Intermediate skills in PC and Microsoft applications including Excel and Word.• Working knowledge and experience in using a fully computerized Financial System.• Knowledge of Accounts Payable/Billing processes and procedures.• Experience of an ERP system and any SaaS payment solutions.Education, Experience and Certifications• Bachelors degree preferred or Associates plus 4 years of relevant experience or High School Diploma 6 years of relevant experience.• Minimum 2 years working in an Accounts Payable role preferred.• Experience with a fully computerized Accounts Payable System (preferably SAP) preferred.Physical RequirementsThe New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $66,300.00 - $91,150.00. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’ relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please email accessibility@nypa.gov.