Procure to Pay Operations Analyst

Procure to Pay Operations Analyst

Skill required: Procure to Pay - Payment Processing Operations
Designation: Procure to Pay Operations Analyst
Qualifications:Any Graduation
Years of Experience:3 to 5 years
About Accenture
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What would you do? You will be aligned with our Finance Operations vertical and will support timely and accurate payment preparation and reconciliation activities. You will prepare payment run proposals, perform invoice readiness validation, support daily AP-to-bank reconciliation, and handle payment exception routing within a queue-based, SOP-driven managed services delivery model. Payment execution, bank file authorization, payment release approvals, and off-cycle payment decisions are handled internally by the business; this role focuses on preparation, validation, and escalation within clearly defined SOP boundaries. Procure to Pay is the process of managing the entire purchasing cycle from ordering goods and services to making the final payment. It includes steps like requisitioning, purchasing, receiving, invoicing, and payment processing
What are we looking for? Experience in payment processing and accounts payable operations Hands-on experience with ERP systems for payment run preparation, invoice validation, and AP processing Familiarity with banking or payment platforms for AP-to-bank reconciliation Experience with ITSM or helpdesk ticketing tools for payment-related query handling Awareness of SOX controls and internal control compliance Experience in SOP-driven, queue-based processing environments Strong attention to detail with a thorough approach to transaction execution Problem-solving and analytical skills Effective communication and collaboration with internal stakeholders
Roles and Responsibilities: •Roles and Responsibilities Prepare payment run proposals; validate invoice readiness and generate payment files per defined schedule and SOPs Support payment exception handling; log payment rejects and returns and notify the appropriate internal stakeholders for resolution Perform daily AP-to-bank reconciliation; identify and route reconciling items to the internal accounting team Prepare and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly payment activity reports per the agreed reporting cadence Respond to payment-related queries from internal teams and vendors; route complex or judgment-based queries to the appropriate internal stakeholders per the escalation framework Ensure adherence to payment controls, internal policies, and defined process guidelines Support audit requirements through accurate documentation and transaction tracking Identify and escalate processing issues in a timely manner per the escalation framework