Accounts Payable Disbursement Analyst, Shared Services

CRH; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement savings plan

Health and wellness programs

Growth and promotion opportunities

Job summary

CRH is seeking an Accounts Payable Disbursement Analyst in the Shared Services center to optimize AP processes in a high-volume, SOX-controlled environment. The role emphasizes problem solving, continuous improvement, and collaboration with Procure-to-Pay leadership in a hybrid setting.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in AP within Shared Services, solid SAP experience, and strong Excel skills. This position supports vendors and internal customers with accurate, timely payments and data-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of Accounts Payable experience in a Shared Services environment.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with SAP or equivalent ERP.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the ability to make confident decisions.
• Prioritization of competing priorities with a collaborative approach.
• Proven track record of delivering high levels of customer service.
• Experience designing and standardizing transactional processes.
• Experience in building products/construction industry practices preferred.
• Able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills and strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Sustain a culture of continuous improvement to deliver effective AP processes.
• Remain abreast of best practices in AP processing and shared services.
• Use analytical tools to monitor, analyze and investigate inefficiencies or process failures to develop improvements.
• Execute daily, weekly, and monthly AP tasks and ensure compliance with processes, policies, and controls.
• Correspond with vendors and internal stakeholders and respond to inquiries.
• Identify root causes for problems and provide feedback on systems improvements or training needs.
• Drive automation over manual work when possible.
• Prepare support requested by internal and external auditors.
• Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer experience.
• Complete AP reporting on invoice receipt, processing, payment, and exceptions.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Career Opportunities: Accounts Payable Disbursement Analyst, Shared Services (529104)

Full Time

Finance & Accounting

United States - Georgia

CRH's Americas Materials business is the leading provider of building materials in North America. The aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete, paving and construction services we deliver are critical to building our world. Our operations span 45 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces with over 30,000 employees across 1,700 operating locations.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and experienced AMAT SSC Accounts Payable Analyst to support our Shared services. This role involves analysis of accounts payable processes and resolution of exceptions in an automated, high-volume, and SOX controlled environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in finance, strong problem-solving abilities, and can resolve complex accounts payable situation expeditiously. The Analyst is also expected to identify continuous improvement opportunities and propose action plan for resolution to the Procure-to-Pay Supervisor or Manager.

Location

Hybrid - 3 days in office. 100% in office during transition.

What Procure-to-pay (P2P) does

(P2P) streamlines the process of processing invoices, ensuring suppliers are paid efficiently and managing the Travel and Expense program. By centralizing accounts payable functions, it fosters consistent standards, improved compliance, and enhanced visibility across an organization. P2P empowers the organization to reach a high level of efficiency while minimizing errors and enhance vendors and internal customer experience. Furthermore, the Shared Service P2P department can leverage data analytics for better decision-making, optimizing overall financial and operational performance.

What Shared Services Does

A Shared Services Center (SSC) centralizes critical business processes, streamlining operations, reducing costs, and delivering consistent quality. By consolidating areas such as finance, procurement, payroll, and reporting, SSC eliminates duplication, frees time for strategic priorities, and fosters efficiency. SSC's primary functions include:

• O2C (Order-to-Cash): Manages the customer journey from order to payment, driving smoother revenue processes.
• R2R (Record-to-Report): Enables robust financial reporting and accounting.
• P2P (Procure-to-Pay): Ensures timely vendor payments and strong supplier relationships. Manages the Travel and Expense Program.
• Center of Excellence: Drives innovation and continuous improvement.
• Payroll (Hire-to-Retire): Ensures accurate, compliant employee payments.
• Shared Services enables companies to focus on growth and strategic goals while maintaining operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Sustain a culture of continuous improvement to deliver effective and efficient AP processes.
• Remain abreast of best practices and trends relevant to AP processing, shared services, and related technologies.
• Use proper analytical tools to monitor, analyze and investigate inefficiencies or process failures to develop and propose improvement implementations.
• Execute daily, weekly, and monthly AP-assigned tasks and ensure compliance with processes, policies, and controls.
• Correspond with vendors, local buyers or corporate leaders and promptly respond to escalated inquiries.
• Identify root causes for problems or discrepancies and provide feedback to management regarding systems improvements or training needs based on the frequency of problem types and inquiries from customers.
• Drive automation over manual work when possible
• Prepare support requested by internal and external auditors.
• Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer experience.
• Perform responsibilities assigned by the AP Processing Supervisor and/or AP Processing Manager to meet business needs.
• Resolve complex A/P processing issues in a timely manner.
• Provide insight on AP related policies and procedures.
• Complete AP reporting on invoice receipt, processing, payment, and exceptions
• Complete all required AP processing work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Accounts Payable functions within a Shared Services.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with SAP or equivalent ERP in a shared services environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills combined with the ability to make confident, informed decisions.
• Ability to navigate competing priorities from various stakeholders and make decisions while maintaining collaborative culture.
• Proven track record of delivering high levels of customer service.
• Familiarity with designing and standardizing transactional processes.
• Working knowledge of building products/construction industry practices preferred.
• Must be able to work under time constraints and ensure deadlines are met.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (English).
• Intermediary Microsoft Excel skills and strong computer skills.
• Proven skills in process improvement and technology-enabled efficiencies.
• Ability to prioritize and provide clarity.
• Hybrid role with flexible work options, requiring some in-person presence.
• Normal office working conditions with a quiet noise level.
• Able to communicate by telephone and in person.
• Able to use a computer for word processing, email communication, and document preparation.
• May require sitting for extended periods.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

CRH Americas Materials Inc. is an affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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