Accounts Payable Analyst

Accounts Payable Analyst – Denver, Colorado (Hybrid)

Do you thrive in assisting AP teams with daily operations? Are you interested in joining a globally diverse organization where unique contributions are recognized and celebrated? Then it’s time to join Western Union as an Accounts Payable Analyst.

Western Union powers your pursuit.

You will play a critical role in providing project management, process, and technical support to the accounts payable function. This individual acts as a liaison with other internal departments to design and implement effective A/P processes. You will document process and workflow steps, provide decision support analysis, and deliver technical support.

Role Responsibilities

• Assists Accounts Payable team and Manager on daily operations including query resolution, researching complex situations, guiding other AP specialists (30 people located in India).
• Supports various Accounts Payable activities such as invoice and payment processing, reviewing and approving/releasing payments, month end close procedures, travel and entertainment (T&E) expenses (corporate card handling, P-card payments and reconciliations), reporting.
• Collaborates and communicates with various stakeholders, such as employees (e.g. follow up on service approvals, helpdesk inquiries, errors, etc.), vendors, Sourcing (Procurement Team), Accounting teams, etc.
• Assists with researching and responding to garnishment/levy notices (research if the party is a vendor/agent, and coordinate responses, and withholdings), Form 1099 reporting activities (primarily related to B-notices, handling responses, TIN verifications, etc.), and printing and handling checks (refunds, returned checks, etc.).
• Timely responds to escalations.
• Proactively identifies issues, gaps in the process, and suggests potential improvements.
• Exhibits a spirit of continuous improvement, critical thinking, root cause problem solving, etc.
• Actively participates in various projects in relation to Accounts Payable process (RPA solutions, implementation of Oracle AP in new countries).

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of accounting OR accounts payable experience.
• Proficient with MS Office experience including Excel.
• Experience with Oracle is preferred.

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next.

Western Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company — transforming lives and communities. We’re a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward.

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you’re ready to help drive the future of financial services, it’s time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/.

Salary

The base salary range is $56,000.00 – 72,000.00 Annual USD per year, total on target compensation includes a base salary plus annual incentives that align with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary based on candidates’ qualifications, skills, and competencies.

Benefits

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few (https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/). Please see the below benefits specific to your location and note that your recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview
process or in an offer of employment.

Your US specific benefits include:

• Flexible Time off  
• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance 
• Parental Leave 
• Global Adoption Assistance
• 401K plan

Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem-solve together, and innovate.

Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.

For residents of Colorado, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania: Please do not respond to any questions on this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.

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