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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Financial Analyst - Accounts Payable.
In this role, the successful candidate in this position will be responsible for the implementation, oversight, and financial analysis of the American Express Global Business Travel program in the Accounts Payable department, along with other special projects as assigned. The role will focus on system and process implementation, traveler customer support, policy compliance, and data-driven reporting to optimize the travel program. The preferred candidate will have direct experience with business travel management, a sound knowledge of Travel & Expense reimbursements, experience analyzing large data sets, and comfort with Microsoft Excel including pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Partner with external travel vendor to drive program improvements and resolve issues
• Liaise with other internal stakeholders (including IT, Sourcing, Finance Technology Solutions, and Research Compliance) to design and enhance travel workflows, policies, and controls
• Serve as AP Compliance approver for travel-related expense transactions
• Review proactive trip reporting to identify and correct issues related to policy compliance
• Manage exception workflows to expedite traveler expense reconciliation and timely accounting
• Conduct compliance audits of Travel & Expense transactions to ensure alignment with institutional policies
• Review travel vendor costs to ensure accordance with contractual fees and obligations
• Liaise with end users and the Finance Help Desk to assist with compliance-related questions and resolve Salesforce help desk tickets
• Monitor shared traveler support inbox to resolve urgent traveler inquiries, escalations, and booking/payment challenges in a timely manner
• Collaborate with off-site audit team, card providers, and travel carriers/hotels to ensure program compliance and to resolve customer issues
• Participate in system testing (UAT) for travel/expense system upgrades and new features
• Analyze travel spend and utilization data to identify trends, savings opportunities, and program risks
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and PowerPoint presentations related to travel program performance, compliance metrics, and key insights for leadership
• Attend & present at meetings with departmental leaders to provide training and to reinforce best practices for travel bookings and expense submissions
• Work closely with accounts payable management team, making recommendations for improvements to current AP processes and procedures based on audit findings 
• Assist with training and communication efforts for new or updated policies, tools, and processes
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned 

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Bachelor Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field, with 1-3 years relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Superior communication skills, both written and verbal.
Possess strong customer service and problem solving skill sets.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience managing institutional Travel & Expense functionality
Minimum of one to three (1-3) years of nonprofit, healthcare or other related accounting experience
At least one year of ERP system experience (PeopleSoft FSCM) preferred
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP functionality
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks with competing priorities

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.
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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $66,299.99 - $73,500.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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