Strategic Financial Controls Analyst

AEP Service Corporation; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 63,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power seeks a Financial Controls Business Analyst Associate to support complex invoice processing and unvouchered liabilities. The role requires auditing contract terms, improving financial controls, and contributing data analytics for operational excellence.

The position sits on site in New Albany, Ohio. Ideal candidates have an associate or bachelor’s degree with 0–3 years (or more with an associate) in accounting/finance, and are proficient in MS Office and related financial

Qualifications

• Education: Associate or Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Contract Administration, or related field.
• Experience: 0-3 years with a Bachelor's; minimum of four years with an Associate.
• Experience in accounting, finance, contract administration, budgeting, benchmarking or auditing.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft Financials, Cognos, Maximo, Power Bi, SQL and Workiva is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process complex vendor invoices for management approval for contract labor and services.
• Perform invoice audit review per contract terms and conditions for labor and equipment billing rates.
• Interpret complex contractual language to apply to vendor invoices and contract reviews.
• Assist with continuous improvement and monitoring of financial controls to limit missed accruals and duplicate unvouchered liability accruals.
• Provide data analytics and assist training initiatives related to financial and operational processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Oral/written communication

Presentation skills

Teamwork

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Contract Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

PeopleSoft Financials

Cognos

Maximo

Power BI

SQL

Workiva

Job description

American Electric Power seeks a Financial Controls Business Analyst Associate to support complex invoice processing and unvouchered liabilities. The role requires auditing contract terms, improving financial controls, and contributing data analytics for operational excellence.

The position sits on site in New Albany, Ohio. Ideal candidates have an associate or bachelor’s degree with 0–3 years (or more with an associate) in accounting/finance, and are proficient in MS Office and related financial