Senior Analyst, Expense Processing

Duration

This is a two-year fixed-term position with full benefits and the possibility of extension.

Location

This position may be located remotely in the U.S.

A cover letter is required for consideration.

Overview

As a member of the Accounts Payable team, the Senior Analyst, Expense Processing will be responsible for daily operations of the expense management systems and customer service support for business expenses and corporate card programs to ensure compliance with policies, in addition to assisting with invoice processing as needed. This position requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, have strong time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines. This position will report to the Accounts Payable Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Assure the timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and employee T&E reimbursements in a multi-company or multi-subsidiary environment
• Reconcile expense report amounts against supporting documents such as receipts and invoices to ensure they meet company expense policies prior to granting approval for processing
• Perform detailed expense research and credit card reconciliations, and provide guidance to business partners at all levels of management
• Support global corporate card programs by reconciling accounts and preparing data for monthly compliance audits
• Participate in advancing EDF's organizational effectiveness and culture goals in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the environmental and organizational challenges in alignment with EDF values.
• Work in partnership with internal staff to confirm and resolve inquiries regarding expenses
• Identify areas of operational improvement to ensure efficient, scalable, and efficient processing of T&E and AP transactions
• Perform analytical and ad hoc reporting as required
• Perform month end balance reconciliations
• Support month-end close, year-end close and audit as required

Qualifications

• 4 year degree required, Accounting preferred
• 4+ years of experience, specifically in Travel & Expense, Corporate Card Management, and Accounts Payable
• Knowledge of financial accounting standards and procedures
• Technical understanding of Finance systems, NetSuite and Emburse are a plus
• Demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across all cultures and backgrounds.
• Ability to multitask and handle high volumes
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (Pivots, VLOOKUP’s, etc.)
• Must be well-organized and motivated, detail-oriented, and be proficient in the set-up and use of automated accounting systems, including the importing and exporting of transactional data, spreadsheets, interfaced database programs, and online resources in a multi-user networked environment
• Must demonstrate initiative in problem-solving, be able to communicate effectively to members of other departments and the public, meet regular and multiple deadlines, and be able to work in partnerships with other staff members to complete projects.