Next Generation VT · 5 months ago
Business Analyst (Accounting)
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$75/hr - $85/hr
4+ years expNext Generation, Inc. (NGI) is seeking an experienced System/Business Analyst to support the IT Workforce Strategy and Operations team. The role involves performing business analysis within procurement, managing accounts payable functions, and supporting vendor issue resolution while bridging gaps between procurement, finance, and project teams.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Collaborate with Accounts Payable (AP) to address unmatched, unvouchered, and rejected invoices
Support IT Finance staff with daily operational processes
Work with Buyers to resolve Purchase Order-related issues to ensure timely payment
Generate, track, and manage AP aging reports
Address delinquent accounts in compliance with the NYS Prompt Payment Law (30 days)
Perform cost and spend analysis to identify trends and opportunities
Act as a liaison between Project Managers, Procurement, and Finance to expedite vendor payments
Review vendor statements and maintain strong vendor relationships
Coordinate with finance to resolve vendor disputes
Analyze and recommend solutions for procedural gaps
Create receipts in PeopleSoft
Review and analyze large datasets for accuracy and insight
Prepare weekly metrics reports summarizing AP transaction trends
Perform invoice reviews and coordinate resolution with vendors/service providers
Develop formal (letters) and informal (emails) correspondence
Identify and report exceptional patterns in data
Collect and organize data to support decision-making
Notify appropriate managers of critical exceptions or escalations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (preferred)
Minimum 4 years of experience in an accounting analyst role
Minimum 2 years of experience with PeopleSoft Finance, Procurement, or similar financial systems
Strong understanding of Accounts Payable processes
Functional experience with financial systems (PeopleSoft, Oracle preferred)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work across all organizational levels
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize and execute effectively in a high-pressure environment
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Accuracy and attention to detail in high-volume environments
Ability to perform financial analysis using various financial tools and systems
Preferred
Experience with project-based financial management, budgeting/forecasting, or auditing is a plus
Company
Next Generation VT
Welcome to Next Generation, a place for children to grow, learn, and play.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Sara LeBlanc
Founder
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