Senior Global Accounts Payable Analyst

Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. seeks a Global Accounts Payable Analyst III to manage the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, travel and expense transactions, and related AP activities.

You will apply strong accounting knowledge to ensure compliance with policies and internal controls while advancing process improvements. This role collaborates with Procurement, Legal, Accounting and business units, performing reconciliations, supporting month-end close, and contributing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance or related field.
• Minimum of five years of progressive accounts payable and accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of AP, reconciliations, accruals, and general ledger.
• ERP systems experience; SAP preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; Word and Outlook.
• Experience with online Travel and Expense Management systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze vendor invoices and supporting documentation for compliance.
• Process complex invoices in ERP; validate coding and approvals.
• Apply AP and general accounting knowledge to ensure accurate recording.
• Perform AP reconciliations; research discrepancies and aged items.
• Support month-, quarter-, and year-end close activities.
• Prepare and review journal entries; assist with GL reconciliations.
• Maintain vendor master records and IRS reporting compliance.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Legal, Accounting to resolve issues.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and ERP enhancements.

Skills

Accounts payable

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Business/Finance

5+ years accounts payable experience

SAP ERP experience

Advanced Excel

Word and Outlook

Travel & Expense systems

Tools

SAP ERP

Travel & Expense systems

Job description

Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. seeks a Global Accounts Payable Analyst III to manage the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, travel and expense transactions, and related AP activities.

You will apply strong accounting knowledge to ensure compliance with policies and internal controls while advancing process improvements. This role collaborates with Procurement, Legal, Accounting and business units, performing reconciliations, supporting month-end close, and contributing