Accounts Payable Analyst - Operations

Company Description
We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.
As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.
Job Description
Position
The Global Accounts Payable Analyst - Operations will be a fast, clear and independent thinker who is naturally curious about end-to-end processes, has an analytical mindset and has the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-centric and ever-changing environment.
The Global Accounts Payable Analyst - Operations will work closely with the Global Accounts Payable Senior Manager - Operations and the business process outsourcer (BPO). This role will provide exceptional service and adhere to a business model that drives the standard of the organization. This role will be part of the larger Global Finance Operations (GFO) team. The GFO team focus is on globalizing, standardizing and centralizing processes and procedures. This role will specifically support AP processes, including global vendor management, Accounts Payable helpdesk processes, invoice processing and payments.
Key Responsibilities
Service Delivery

• Act as support to the BPO.
• Support all aspects of the Accounts Payable function including vendor relations, vendor master data maintenance, invoice processing, disbursements, vendor reconciliations, aged AP items and Help Desk.
• Resolve or advance issues that come through the Accounts Payable Helpdesk.
• Work with vendors, finance teams, and internal customers to resolve Accounts Payable issues.
• Support system testing and new initiatives including acquisitions and mergers.
• Maintain working knowledge of the industry in addition to AP policies and processes.

Continuous Improvements

• Develop documentation on projects.
• Provide recommendations for process improvements.
• Perform special assessments and projects as needed.

Standards and Controls

• Prepare and review desktop procedures on new processes.
• Ensure compliance to existing policies and procedures, and adherence to regulatory and audit requirements.

Qualifications
Candidate

• 1+ years' experience in Accounts Payable environment
• Exhibit a high degree of customer service
• Working knowledge of financial controls, with varied experience in P2P areas
• Entertainment industry preferred

Education or Certification

• BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required
• Professional Accounting qualification desirable
• Lean Six Sigma certification (e.g. green belt, black belt, master black belt or other) desirable

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong self-starter, able to consistently deliver without requiring significant oversight and direction.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Resourceful
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interface with all levels of management and customers.
• Strong Customer Service Skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, and a clear understanding of how assigned responsibilities impact other processes and the work of other people.
• Previous experience working with remote teams, international experience a considerable plus.

Additional Information
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.