Financial Analyst - Accounts Payable

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Financial Analyst - Accounts Payable. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation, oversight, and financial analysis of the American Express Global Business Travel program in the Accounts Payable department, along with other special projects as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

• Partner with external travel vendor to drive program improvements and resolve issues
• Liaise with other internal stakeholders (including IT, Sourcing, Finance Technology Solutions, and Research Compliance) to design and enhance travel workflows, policies, and controls
• Serve as AP Compliance approver for travel-related expense transactions
• Review proactive trip reporting to identify and correct issues related to policy compliance
• Manage exception workflows to expedite traveler expense reconciliation and timely accounting
• Conduct compliance audits of Travel & Expense transactions to ensure alignment with institutional policies
• Manage vendor costs to ensure accordance with contractual fees and obligations
• Liaise with end users and the Finance Help Desk to assist with compliance-related questions and resolve Salesforce help desk tickets
• Monitor shared traveler support inbox to resolve urgent traveler inquiries, escalations, and booking/payment challenges in a timely manner
• Collaborate with off-site audit team, card providers, and travel carriers/hotels to ensure program compliance and to resolve customer issues
• Participate in system testing (UAT) for travel/expense system upgrades and new features
• Analyze travel spend and utilization data to identify trends, savings opportunities, and program risks
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and PowerPoint presentations related to travel program performance, compliance metrics, and key insights for leadership
• Attend & present at meetings with departmental leaders to provide training and to reinforce best practices for travel bookings and expense submissions
• Work closely with accounts payable management team, making recommendations for improvements to current AP processes and procedures based on audit findings
• Absorb and communicate new or updated policies, tools, and processes
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field, with 1-3 years relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal
• Possess strong customer service and problem solving skill sets

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing institutional Travel & Expense functionality
• Minimum of one to three (1-3) years of nonprofit, healthcare or other related accounting experience
• At least one year of ERP system experience (PeopleSoft FSCM) preferred
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP functionality
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks with competing priorities

Benefits

NYU Langone Health provides a comprehensive benefits and wellness package, including financial security benefits, a generous time-off program, and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.