Accounts Payable Associate (Concur T&E)

Summary

As a Accounts Payable Associate (Concur T&E) at Gainwell, will be responsible for managing and optimizing Accounts Payable (AP) processes and the Concur Travel and Expense (T&E) system. This individual will focus on streamlining workflows, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, and providing financial reporting and analytical support within the Finance team. Additionally, the role includes responsibility for supporting monthly and quarterly closing activities, ensuring the timely closure of financial books, and auditing and approving all expense reports in Concur on a weekly basis.The ideal candidate will have expertise in AP, T&E management, and related tools such as Concur.This role is strictly involved in the development of the product and does not involve access to Protected Health Information (PHI) & Personally Identifiable Information (PII) or any secured/confidential client data. The work is limited to application development and does not include handling or processing of sensitive health information.

Your role in our mission

• Manage and optimize AP processes and vendor payments.
• Oversee Concur T&E system and ensure compliance.
• Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards, and reports for AP & T&E performance
• Create and analyze reports related to AP and T&E functions, identifying trends, variances, and areas for improvement.
• Implement and manage BI tools to improve visibility and automation. .
• Provide insights into potential issues or areas of concern and proactively recommend solutions to mitigate financial risks.
• Collaborate with finance, IT, and stakeholders to provide data-driven insights and support strategic initiatives.
• Prepare quarterly and monthly financial reports related to AP and T&E.
• Manage vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and optimizing payment processes.
• Lead the implementation of process improvements and automation within the AP and T&E functions.
• Support Senior Management and Department Heads with in-depth financial analysis and reporting.
• Build and maintain financial models that support strategic initiatives, including cost savings, vendor negotiations, and process improvements.
• Provide ongoing training and support to employees on the proper use of Concur and AP processes.
• Work closely with IT and Business Intelligence teams to automate reporting and improve financial visibility.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, Concur (T&E) management, or a related financial operations role.
• Expertise in Concur T&E system administration, including setup, reporting, and troubleshooting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (mandatory) and PowerPoint (preferred).
• Experience with ERP systems; S4 Hana and Concur  
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with a high attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex data clearly and concisely to all levels of management.
• Proven ability to analyze large datasets and convert them into actionable insights.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with process improvement and automation within AP and T&E functions.
• Working knowledge of fundamental operations of all Finance Departments; AP, AR, Accrual, Reconciliation is preferred.
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors and business partners.
  

What you should expect in this role

• Remote work environment
• Willingess to work on late evenings for effective collaboration with US teams in their US working hours.
• Work-life Balance