Financial Analyst

We are seeking a highly analytical Accounting or Financial Analyst with experience supporting accounts payable functions within a complex high-volume environment. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in accounting or finance with the ability to interpret data identify trends and support process improvements beyond routine transaction processing. This role requires someone who can work independently understand end-to-end financial processes and collaborate cross-functionally with finance procurement and operational teams. Experience in hospital or university environments is preferred along with familiarity with large ERP systems such as Oracle. Candidates should demonstrate stability in their work history strong problem-solving skills and the potential to transition into a long-term full-time role.

What we are NOT looking for

Candidates whose experience is primarily transactional AP (invoice entry 3-way match check runs)

Titles such as Accounts Payable Specialist AP Clerk or AP Processor as their primary background

Profiles heavily focused on high-volume processing without analytical or accounting depth

Candidates with short-term contract-heavy work history without stability

Junior-level candidates or those with limited experience in accounting or finance

Candidates without a bachelors degree

Profiles lacking exposure to broader financial processes (reconciliations reporting analysis process improvement) **

Update 3/17: They are NOT looking for a transactional AP processor. They want a high caliber Accounts Payable Analyst with strong analytical ability broader accounting exposure and long-term potential.

Requirements:

Bachelors degree required

Experience in hospital or university environment strongly preferred

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Ability to understand complex processes and work independently

Experience beyond basic invoice processing including reconciliations reporting or process improvement

Comfortable working in fast paced high volume environments

Strong communication and ability to partner with internal teams

Stable work history with longer tenure not heavily contract based

Someone they could potentially convert to a full time employee

If GHX and the Oracle Fusion Cloud are too difficult to source we would accept candidates who have some AP experience and can demonstrate the ability to learn quickly and can be proficient quickly in a fast-paced environment

Oracle Fusion Cloud preferred

GHX preferred

Important notes:

Avoid candidates who are primarily transactional AP processors

Prioritize candidates who demonstrate critical thinking adaptability and the ability to ramp quickly

**We are seeking experienced Accounts Payable professionals who can step into a high-volume AP environment and contribute with minimal ramp-up time. Candidates should have strong knowledge of the full accounts payable lifecycle including invoice processing coding payment processing vendor issue resolution and compliance with procure-to-pay policies.

Experience with Oracle Financials Cloud (Oracle Fusion) is strongly preferred. However if candidates do not have direct Oracle Fusion Cloud experience the team is open to strong Accounts Payable professionals with experience in other large ERP systems who are quick learners and comfortable adapting to new systems.**

Statement of Work

Manage high volume of invoices and ensure payment within a timely manner

Obtain approvals for invoices

Check invoices for budget and compliance

Process and code invoices and credit memos

Research identify and resolve complex invoice issues related to electronic invoices and unpaid invoices

Assist with managing AP related documents

Familiarity with sales and use tax requirements and assessing amount on invoices appropriately

Understands and identifies transactions that are subject to 1099 reporting

Provides guidance to campus on UC policies in procure-to-pay polices

Review and approve payment requests according to UC policy and ensure complete and accurate documentation.

Provides excellent customer service to departmental users and vendors

Ensuring and ensuring work queues are managed within Service Level Agreements (SLA).

Create and run departmental reports or operational monitoring critical daily operation and ad-hoc reports for analysis

Systems proficiency: online Accounts Payable system (e.g Oracle Cloud or other large ERP system).

GHX and Oracle Cloud system experience required

Proficient in Excel and ability to manage large data sets and reporting

Excellent written and verbal communication

Detailed oriented

Good reading comprehension skills

Ability to deal with sensitive situations with tact

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage workload

Bright and quick learner

Bachelors degree preferred and US job experience

*Hospital/University (UC) experience is required for this role*