Accounts Payable Analyst

MetroPlus; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MetroPlus is seeking an Accounts Payable Analyst to manage invoice processing, payment execution, and vendor relationships within a fast-paced healthcare financing environment.

You will analyze AP processes, support audits, and implement improvements with strong Excel and PeopleSoft skills, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payments for ~100 invoices daily while maintaining confidentiality and collaborating with internal teams.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; bachelor's preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in accounts payable or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of AP processes, GAAP, and accounting systems.
• Experience with PeopleSoft and AP systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify invoices for accuracy, proper coding, and compliance with purchase orders and company policies.
• Enter and process invoices into the accounting system.
• Ensure timely approvals and resolution of discrepancies with vendors or internal departments.
• Prepare and execute payments, including checks, ACH, wire transfers, and credit card transactions.
• Maintain a payment schedule and ensure adherence to deadlines to avoid late fees or penalties.
• Maintain vendor records and contact information.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve payment issues promptly.
• Reconcile vendor statements and ensure account accuracy.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide documentation and support for internal and external audits.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounts payable processes and enhance efficiency.
• Participate in implementing new tools or systems to improve workflow.
• Analyze data to prepare regular scheduled 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
• Process invoices for approximately 100 invoices daily
• Process expense reimbursements
• Assist in preparing reports to share with business stakeholders

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Vendor management

Communication skills

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

PeopleSoft

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Overview

The Accounts Payable Analyst is responsible for managing and ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of thecompany’s payment obligations. This role involves processing invoices, reconciling vendor accounts, ensuring compliance with company policies, and analyzing accounts payable processes for continuous improvement.

Scope of Role & Responsibilities

Invoice Processing

• Review and verify invoices for accuracy, proper coding, and compliance with purchase orders and company policies.
• Enter and process invoices into the accounting system.
• Ensure timely approvals and resolution of discrepancies with vendors or internal departments.

Payment Processing

• Prepare and execute payments, including checks, ACH, wire transfers, and credit card transactions.
• Maintain a payment schedule and ensure adherence to deadlines to avoid late fees or penalties.

Vendor Management

• Maintain vendor records and contact information.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve payment issues promptly.
• Reconcile vendor statements and ensure account accuracy.

Compliance & Auditing

• Ensure adherence to internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide documentation and support for internal and external audits.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline accounts payable processes and enhance efficiency.
• Participate in implementing new tools or systems to improve workflow.
• Analyze data to prepare regular scheduled 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
• Process invoices for approximately 100 invoices daily
• Process expense reimbursements

Reporting

• Assist in preparing reports to share with business stakeholders

Required Education, Training & Professional Experience

• Associate’s degree required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years’ minimum experience in accounts payable or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, general accounting principles, and financial systems.
• Experience with Peoplesoft System
• Knowledge of Accounts Payable system
• Proficiency in accounting software Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for vendor and team interactions.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professional integrity.

Professional Competencies

• Integrity and Trust
• Customer Focus
• Functional/Technical skills
• Written/Oral Communication

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