Description
UCLA HEALTH
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Description
Financial Services
UCLA Health is one of the nation’s leading academic medical
centers, and the financial integrity that supports our mission depends on the
people behind the numbers. We are seeking an AP Analyst to join our Medical
Center Financial Services team, a detail-oriented financial professional who
brings analytical depth and a process improvement mindset to a high-volume,
complex accounts payable environment.
In this role, you will support the accuracy, efficiency, and
compliance of the AP function through independent data analysis, financial
reporting, and cross-functional collaboration. You will work closely with
Finance, Procurement, Materials Management, and IT to resolve complex invoice
issues, strengthen internal controls, and drive continuous improvement across
AP operations.
In this role, you will:
- Perform
root cause analysis on invoice exceptions and rejected invoice trends to
identify patterns, resolve issues, and prevent recurring errors. - Prepare
and analyze monthly AP performance indicators including aged invoices and
debit and credit balances and deliver clear financial summaries to
leadership and stakeholders. - Monitor
and manage invoice exceptions such as price mismatches, missing purchase
orders, missing receipts, and duplications, and coordinate resolution
across departments. - Prepare
and post journal entries related to accounts payable activity and perform
balance sheet reconciliations in a timely manner. - Support
liability tracking, cash flow planning, and audit readiness through
recurring and ad hoc financial reporting - Identify
opportunities to streamline AP processes and support the testing,
documentation, and implementation of system enhancements. - Review
transactions to ensure compliance with University policies, internal
controls, and audit requirements, and escalate identified risks or control
gaps as appropriate. - Document
standard operating procedures for assigned AP and reporting activities to
support consistency and organizational knowledge.
Salary Range: $70,900 – $145,200 annually
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s
degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related
field, or equivalent experience - 5 or
more years of experience in accounts payable, financial analysis, or data
analysis - Strong
knowledge of accounts payable and general ledger processes, including
journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations - Proficiency
in Microsoft Excel for advanced data analysis; experience with ERP systems
such as Workday or similar financial platforms - Knowledge
of internal controls and compliance requirements in a complex financial
environment - Excellent
written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate
financial data into clear summaries for diverse stakeholders. - Strong
attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage
recurring deadlines in a high-volume environment.
Preferred
- Certified
Accounts Payable Professional (CAPP) certification - Experience
working with ERP systems such as Workday in a healthcare or academic
medical center setting.