AP Analyst

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts Inc.; Hingham (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Well-being benefits suite

Job summary

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is seeking an action-oriented Analyst III to lead accounts payable operations, overseeing invoice processing and payments, and resolving complex issues.

In this role you will ensure tax compliance, manage 1099 reporting for vendors, and drive process improvements using Oracle AP and Excel within a collaborative environment.

This senior position requires 5–10 years of AP experience and a BA/BS in Finance, Accounting, or Business.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of progressive business, financial, or high-volume accounts payable experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or equivalent practical experience.
• Oracle Accounts Payable experience; proficiency in Excel and Access; knowledge of Massachusetts tax rules and IRS 1099 compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily AP workflows from invoice receipt to payment execution.
• Ensure invoices comply with Massachusetts sales/use tax regulations.
• Manage year-end 1099 tax reporting and compliance for vendor network.
• Perform month-end close analysis and general ledger reconciliations.
• Identify system efficiencies and update policies to optimize workflows.
• Serve as primary contact for troubleshooting system errors and vendor queries.

Skills

Financial acumen

Process improvement

Communication

Collaboration

Accounts Payable

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Oracle Accounts Payable

Excel

Access

Job description

Ready to help us transform healthcare? Bring your true colors to blue. The Role We are looking for an action-oriented and decisive Analyst III to join our Accounts Payable team. In this senior role, you will oversee corporate administrative payments and core operational processing. You will be a key resource for troubleshooting complex issues, identifying operational bottlenecks, and implementing innovative, automated solutions. If you have strong financial acumen, a passion for process improvement, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we are excited about your fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily Operations: Oversee daily department workflows from invoice receipt to final payment execution.
• Tax Compliance: Ensure all invoices comply with Massachusetts sales and use tax regulations.
• Annual Reporting: Manage year-end 1099 tax reporting and compliance requirements for our vendor network.
• Financial Reporting: Perform critical month-end close reporting, financial analysis, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Process Improvement: Identify system efficiencies and update standard operating policies to optimize workflows.
• Subject Matter Expert: Serve as the primary point of contact for troubleshooting system errors and resolving vendor escalated queries.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5 to 10 years of progressive business, financial, or high-volume accounts payable experience.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Finance, Accounting, Business, or equivalent practical experience.
• Technical Skills: Demonstrated hands‑on experience using Oracle Accounts Payable systems. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically with Excel and Access.
• Domain Expertise: Familiarity with Massachusetts sales/use tax rules and IRS 1099 compliance regulations.
• Core Competencies: Excellent communication skills, a high level of professional integrity, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Minimum Education Requirements: High school degree or equivalent required unless otherwise noted above.

Location: Hingham

Time Type: Full time

Salary Range: $75,330.00 - $92,070.00 The job posting range is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs and affordability. This job is also eligible for variable pay.

• paid time off
• medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• a suite of well‑being benefits to eligible employees

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Why Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA?

We understand that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can prevent amazing candidates coming our way, but we value your potential. It’s in our differences that we will remain relentless in our pursuit to transform healthcare for ALL.

Company Culture

As an employer, we are committed to investing in your development and providing the necessary resources to enable your success. Learn how we are dedicated to creating an inclusive and rewarding workplace that promotes excellence and provides opportunities for employees to forge their unique career path by visiting our Company Culture page.

At Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, we believe in wellness and that work/life balance is a key part of associate wellbeing. For more information on how we work and support that work/life balance visit our "How We Work" Page.

• Voted as the highest in member satisfaction among Massachusetts commercial health plans by JD Power
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is a community-focused, tax-paying, not-for-profit health plan headquartered in Boston.
• We have been a market leader for over 75 years, and are consistently ranked among the nation's best health plans.
• Our daily efforts are dedicated to effectively serving our 2.8 million members, and consistently offering security, stability, and peace of mind to both our members and associates.

Our Commitment to You

We are committed to investing in your development and providing the necessary resources to enable your success. We are dedicated to creating a refreshing and rewarding workplace that promotes excellence and provides opportunities for employees to forge their unique career path.

We take pride in our diverse, community-centric, wellness-focused culture and believe every member of our team deserves to enjoy a positive work‑life balance. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is an Equal Employment Employer - veterans/disability. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts's legal duty to furnish information.