Accounts Payable Analyst

Lanxess Corporation; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Flexible work arrangements (Xwork)

Training & development

Diversity & equal opportunity

Job summary

LANXESS Corporation is pursuing a role focused on supporting Accounts Payable automation and digital transformation in a hybrid Pittsburgh setting. You will analyze process issues, document business requirements, and contribute to AI and automation discussions to improve efficiency and controls.

The role includes UAT testing, test data preparation, and post-go-live stabilization, with opportunities to lead NORAM initiatives and collaborate across time zones as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business/finance.
• 3–5 years of professional AP experience.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• UAT testing, scenario design and defect tracking experience.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft 365; willingness to learn ERP/tools.
• Exposure to SAP S/4HANA, OpenText VIM or Power Platform preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support AP automation by analyzing issues, identifying improvements, and maintaining docs.
• Assist with data-driven process improvements and controls enhancements.
• Support UAT, test data prep, execution, and defect tracking.
• Develop and maintain business process docs, reports, and presentations.
• Contribute to training, change adoption, and knowledge transfer.
• Lead NORAM projects through full lifecycle; support cross-functional initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

UAT testing

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

OpenText VIM

Power Platform

Microsoft 365

Job description

Support established Accounts Payable (AP) automation by analyzing process issues and data, identifying improvements, monitoring solutions, assisting with root cause analysis and enhancements, maintaining project documentation, and providing operational backup support when needed.

Support AP automation and digital transformation initiatives by identifying enhancement opportunities, documenting business requirements, recommending data-driven process improvements, collaborating with stakeholders and service providers, and contributing to AI, automation, and solution design discussions to improve efficiency, controls, and straight-through processing.

Support UAT, testing, and system enhancements by developing test scenarios and scripts, preparing test data, executing UAT, documenting results and defects, coordinating issue resolution and retesting, and supporting deployment readiness and post-go-live stabilization.

Create and maintain key business and process documentation, reports, presentations, and business cases, while clearly communicating findings, progress, and updates to relevant stakeholders.

Support training, change adoption, and knowledge transfer while maintaining training materials, continuously developing AP, ERP, automation, and emerging technology knowledge, and contributing to future initiatives.

Lead NORAM projects and local initiatives through the full project lifecycle, from feasibility assessment and implementation through hypercare and lessons learned, while supporting cross-functional projects, acquisition / joint ventures integration, and other special initiatives as needed, including occasional work across time zones.

Experience / Skills

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics or equivalent work experience maybe be considered.

3 - 5 years of professional experience.

Stronganalytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and practical recommendations.

Continuous-learning and automation mindset, with curiosity and interest in digital transformation and emerging technologies.

Strong attention to detail and UAT/testing skills, including test scenarios, execution, defect documentation and validation.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365, with willingness to learn ERP, workflow, reporting, and automation tools.

Previous exposure to SAP S/4HANA, OpenText VIM, or Power Platform is preferred.

Foundational understanding of Accounts Payable, invoice processing, controls, General Ledger, and Procure-to-Pay processes.

Strongwritten and verbal communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.

Self-motivated, accountable, and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, challenge assumptions constructively and drive tasks to completion.

• This is a HYBRID role with an on-site presence required in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. No relocation assistance is available.

Who we are

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.

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What we offer

• Compensation We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program. Please note, the actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.


• Comprehensive Benefits We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.


• Work-Life & Flexibility We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global \"Xwork\" program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.


• Training & Development We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.


• DiversityLANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.

LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.

We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!