At Houston Methodist, the Accounts Payable (AP) Systems Analyst position is responsible for the daily administration of the systems utilized in AP to ensure compliance with current and future business needs and internal/external controls. Evaluates and implements new technology enhancements, business process improvements, computer system testing and system procedures development and documentation. Meets AP governmental compliance reporting requirements. Works independently on project-oriented tasks that support department operations related to systems and database maintenance and reporting.
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Liaise with information technology (IT) and business stakeholders to support and maintain AP systems as appropriate.
- Works in cross functional teams, suppliers and external customers in the achievement of department goals and objectives.
- Contributes to teamwork by consistently offering assistance and responding in a positive, timely manner to requests for assistance.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Documents AP applications business flow and integration with other systems. This includes creating process maps, creating user/reference guides, etc. Keeps documentation up to date.
- Conducts review of existing systems and processes as needed in response to formal audits or financial system design and testing.
- Documents business requirements, writes system specifications, tests plans, and posts implementation support documentation.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Collaborates with IT and other stakeholders to troubleshoot system incidents and rapidly resolve. Performs root cause analysts of AP system related issues and makes recommendations for resolution.
- Coordinates and performs testing of all system changes and enhancements prior to productions and during upgrades. Establishes routine processes for ensuring data integrity.
- Meets compliance reporting requirements (i.e. IRS and State of Texas reporting).
- Keeps management informed on work status and issues.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Performs information retrieval for external and internal audits and other data requests including validation of data.
- Utilizes resources effectively and efficiently, demonstrating responsible financial stewardship. Manages own time effectively and prioritizes work to achieve maximum results in a timely manner.
- Performs timely, accurate and complete assigned general ledger account reconciliations.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Provides ongoing education and training to AP department staff and relevant stakeholders regarding system changes, upgrades, enhancements and implementations. Develops training materials and train end users on AP systems to increase self-sufficiency and confidence.
- Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs and takes appropriate actions. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and update the My Development Plan (MDP) on an ongoing basis.
- Partners with AP management to ensure system functionality is leveraged to its fullest capacity: automation, data integrity, and process enablement through system features and deployment of new modules and capabilities. Stays up to date on industry trends and shares with department management and team.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.