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Account Payable Process and Controls Analyst

Xcel Energy

The Role

Overview

Analyze, report, and improve Accounts Payable & Supply Chain processes, audits, and training.

Key Responsibilities

  • project management
  • process documentation
  • system training
  • sox auditing
  • customer support
  • data analysis

Tasks

-Project/Program Management: Utilize project management skills to aid in large projects to improve processes. Develop and implement project plans. Communicate project milestones, obstacles, and progress. Prepare management reports on program usage and compliance. Analyze reports to ensure data accuracy. Develop, maintain, and modify templates. Facilitate interaction throughout Accounts Payable and Supply Chain to ensure proper procedures are followed. Reconcile and validate reports, troubleshoot technical problems, conduct testing, support system updates, and coordinate with IT staff. -Process/System Documentation/Training: Lead the development of Process and System User documentation for Accounts Payable and Supply Chain. Develop and provide training on department systems and processes. Review data quality issues and coordinate solutions with data owners. Perform ad-hoc data maintenance & analysis. -Auditing: Schedule independent reviews of processes, policy, procedures and/or contract quality. Perform SOX assessment tests on Accounts Payable and Supply Chain controls. Serve as a single point of contact for internal audits. Accountable to correct & follow through on audit findings. Identify, recommend, and write process controls, test scripts, and communications. Audit, correct errors, and advise personnel on procedures to process Accounts Payable and Supply Chain transactions accurately. Ensure compliance with associated corporate and regulatory requirements, such as sales tax, SOX, IRS, FERC. -Customer/System Support/Problem Resolution: Perform in-depth research on audit questions, software system, or transactional problems. Support data management needs and activities. Provide customer service support. Serve as a technical and informational resource to resolve questions/issues. -Analysis/Reporting: Utilize report writing tools to create insightful reporting from various data sources to monitor Accounts Payable and Supply Chain key performance metrics and exceptions. Perform analysis (e.g., statistical, trend/correlation/control charts) to identify and proactively communicate trends, root causes, performance, etc. Analyze reports to ensure data accuracy. Perform analysis and research audit questions.

Requirements

  • bachelor's
  • excel
  • automated controls
  • communication
  • audit experience
  • supply chain

What You Bring

-Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, or a related field. -Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and basic reporting tools. -Experience with testing automated controls. -Strong communication and customer service skills. -2-5 years of experience in an audit or IT audit role. -Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple tasks effectively. -Familiarity with supply chain systems and data management principles.

The Company

About Xcel Energy

-hidden炳 Renewable energy solutions, including wind and solar power. -hidden炳 Reducing carbon emissions and increasing clean energy generation. -hidden炳 Large-scale renewable projects like the Rush Creek Wind Project in Colorado. -hidden炳 Service offerings cover residential, commercial, and industrial energy needs with an emphasis on sustainability. -hidden炳 Leader in energy efficiency programs, helping customers reduce consumption and costs. -hidden炳 Innovates in the energy sector, balancing economic and environmental goals.

Sector Specialisms

Residential

Commercial

Industrial

Utilities

Energy

Infrastructure

Buildings

Government

Transport

Renewables

Wind

Solar

Natural Gas

Pipeline

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