Accounts Payable Process Improvement Analyst
Kimley-Horn
Phoenix, AZ0–21 yrs52m agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
Kimley-Horn is seeking an Accounts Payable Process Improvement Specialist for our Phoenix, Arizona (AZ) office. This is not a remote position. This role supports accounts payable and employee expense processes nationwide. Both entry-level and experienced candidates are welcome.
Key Responsibilities
- Learn and understand Accounts Payable (AP) operations, including reviewing expense reports/invoices, ensuring policy compliance, and understanding transaction coding and General Ledger (GL) flow.
- Understand how company policies mitigate risk.
- Update process documentation to support transformation.
- Leverage technology to drive transformation.
- Learn and utilize Alteryx to analyze expense data and identify improvements for manual review processes.
- Develop workflows to address risks and enhance data accuracy.
- Collaborate with AP, finance, and IT teams to ensure seamless integration of AP processes with overall financial operations.
- Assist in generating reports and providing insights based on AP data to support decision-making.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Alteryx (preferred)
- Microsoft Excel and other office software
- Data analysis tools
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- Skills:
- Strong analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Willingness to learn
- Basic understanding of accounting principles (a plus)
- Familiarity with GL systems (a plus)
- Communication:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.