Associate Accounts Payable Analyst

Overview

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care. What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas.

Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.

The Trade Accounts Payable (AP) Analyst plays a crucial role in McKesson’s financial health by ensuring the timely and accurate processing of trade-related invoices and payments. This role involves a high level of interaction with both internal stakeholders and external manufacturers, requiring excellent communication and problem-solving skills. The Trade AP Analyst will be responsible for maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the accounts trade payable ledger and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

Additionally, the MMS Trade AP Analyst will partner with our outsourcing partners to resolve escalations and ensure an excellent experience for our stakeholders.

• Invoice Processing
  - Ensure that invoices for Trade and Dropship are processed in a timely and accurate manner to maintain smooth financial operations. Ensure compliance by verification that invoices comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Dispute Resolution
  - Identify and analyze disputes related to quantities and pricing. Work proactively to resolve these disputes by coordinating with relevant stakeholders, including vendors and internal teams. Maintain detailed records of disputes and resolutions for future reference and audits.
• Payment Matching
  - Accurately match purchase orders, receiving documents, and vendor invoices to ensure that payments are correct and justified. Perform regular reconciliations to identify and rectify any mismatches or discrepancies.
• Vendor Communication
  - Establish and maintain open lines of communication with manufacturers to quickly address and resolve payment issues or discrepancies. Foster strong relationships with vendors to ensure a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• Internal Collaboration
  - Work closely with internal departments such as procurement, finance, and operations to ensure alignment on purchase orders, payment terms, and any changes. Share relevant information and updates with internal teams to facilitate smooth workflows and prevent misunderstandings.
• Process Monitoring and Improvement
  - Regularly monitor processes related to manufacturer payments, including payment methods, terms, and blocks. Identify areas for improvement and implement changes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance. Establish a feedback loop to gather insights and suggestions from team members for ongoing process refinement.
• Process Improvement Initiatives
  - Encourage the generation of innovative ideas for process improvements from team members and stakeholders. Develop and execute plans to implement these ideas, including setting timelines, allocating resources, and monitoring progress. Measure the impact of implemented changes and analyze results to ensure that improvements achieve desired outcomes.

• Experience in accounts payable or similar role
• Ability to communicate effectively and interface with stakeholders and manufacturers
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple competing priorities
• Problem solving, decisiveness, and resolution management
• Strong follow up skills with ability to meet deadlines
• Analytical/growth mind set.
• Proficient MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Ability to work independently and take full accountability
• Excellent organizational skills
• Experience with JDE & Google Sheets, Sales Force, Power BI & Generative AI preferred
• Ability to leverage McKesson’s internal resources and information to solve problems

Typically, minimum 0-2 years of relevant…