Children's National Hospital · 2 months ago
Sr Accounts Payable Analyst
Maryland-Silver Spring
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expChildren's National Hospital is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Analyst to oversee the accounts payable process. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, maintaining compliance with company policies, and providing analytical support to optimize financial operations.
AssociationChild CareHealth CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Lead the daily operations of the accounts payable function, with a primary focus on OCR-enabled invoice processing
Review, verify, and process a high volume of invoices and employee expense reports for accuracy, proper coding, and compliance with company policies
Review and validate OCR-processed data, correcting errors and ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements
Reconcile accounts payable transactions and resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal departments
Serve as a primary point of contact for vendor partners, maintaining professional, proactive, and positive communication to strengthen relationships
Oversee the integrity of the vendor master file, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information for all vendors
Enforce compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements related to vendor onboarding and ongoing business relationships
Investigate and reconcile complex billing discrepancies, payment disputes, and account irregularities raised by vendor partners
Ensure adherence to internal policies, compliance, and regulatory requirements related to accounts payable operations
Participate in internal and external audits as needed and provide necessary documentation and responses to auditor inquiries
Analyze accounts payable transactions and payment data to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies and procedures
Train and mentor junior accounts payable staff, providing guidance and support as needed
Serves as a change agent and supports team members to align around process improvement and optimization
Assist with the implementation and improvement of accounts payable processes, systems, and internal controls
Collaborate with the procurement and finance teams to resolve issues and improve workflows
Document and review AP procedures, recommending and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and control
Support system upgrades, testing, and implementation of new AP technologies or workflows
Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
Partner with all team members to achieve goals
Contribute to a positive work environment
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
Use resources efficiently
Search for less costly ways of doing things
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Bachelor's Degree Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, required. Relevant experience will be considered in lieu of degree. (Required)
5 years Accounts Payable or general accounting experience (Required)
Strong understanding of vendor management, compliance standards, and 1099 reporting requirements
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Proficiency with OCR software (such as Kofax, Ephesoft, or similar) and ERP systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, Workday, or similar)
Proficiency with Excel skills and data analysis capabilities
Excellent organizational and time management abilities
Strong closed loop communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of GAAP and accounts payable best practices
Preferred
Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAPP) (Preferred)
Company
Children's National Hospital
Children’s National Hospital, based in Washington, D.C., was established in 1870 to help every child grow up stronger.
Founded in 1870Washington, District of Columbia, USA
5001-10000 employees
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2025 (82)
2024 (55)
2023 (92)
2022 (59)
2021 (41)
2020 (51)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$19.4MKey Investors
Gilbert Family FoundationAdvanced Research Projects Agency for HealthUnited Health Foundation
2025-10-09Grant· $8M
2024-10-23Grant· $8M
2021-11-09Grant· $3.4M
Leadership Team
Kurt Newman
President and CEO
Michelle Riley-Brown, MHA, FACHE
President and CEO
Recent News
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2025-06-07
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