Accountant, Accounting & Finance, Financial Analyst

Business Affairs:
Financial Management Services (FMS), Redwood City, California, United States

Finance
• Feb 26, 2026 Post Date
• 108250 Requisition #

This is a 2 year fixed term position.

The expected pay range for this position is $89,192 to $97,000 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package.

Stanford University seeks people committed to excellence and to improving our world and, in turn, is dedicated to supporting its employees as they develop their careers and enrich their lives.

Stanford’s Business Affairs provides administrative policies, infrastructure, systems, services, and support for the benefit of the university community.

Financial Management Services (FMS), a department within Business Affairs, is responsible for creating an ecosystem which promotes innovative and sound financial administration policies and practices that balance controls, compliance, and customer service. FMS is primarily responsible for financial policy oversight, quality assurance and financial services at Stanford University and its affiliated entities. It also serves as a liaison to the hospitals and the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC).

The FMS work environment is grounded by core values that include cultivating growth, celebration and appreciation, and collaborating with curiosity in order to nurture an inclusive environment where everyone is valued, respected, and can thrive.

The Accounts Payable Accountant will perform payable processes such as invoice processing, data analysis and complete exception handling resolution under the general direction of the Accounts Payable Manager. We are seeking an individual who is motivated and able to pay close attention to work details to join our outstanding team as an Accounts Payable Accountant. This position will perform moderately complex accounting activities and operations responsibilities, including monitoring various accounting activities, account reconciliations and reviews.

• Validate and process invoices applying various compliance requirements including state and federal tax compliance rules.
• Perform daily oversight of AP transactions from various sources by utilizing financial reports from multiple systems and Oracle ERP.
• Prioritize and resolve issues and recognize exceptions. Perform analysis and recommend solutions in a timely manner.
• Perform system testing related to process improvements, system upgrades and enhancements and production support.
• Contribute to development and maintenance of desktop procedures and process documentation for area of responsibility.
• Prioritize, and resolve Payable issues; probe beyond stated situation; identify underlying issues; recognize exceptions; perform preliminary analysis; elevate broader issues.
• Partner with the Financial Support Center and other departments or teams to resolve inquiries and transactions within the defined SLA.
• May train, coach and be involved in educational presentations to campus, as needed.
• Understand and participate in cross training on core functions in work area or unit; serve as a back-up to other functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or relevant experience in Finance/Accounting desired, plus two years of applicable experience, or combination of education and relevant work experience.

• Proficiency in business applications, such as Microsoft Office suite, Excel.
• Demonstrated experience of financial systems, internet and computer literacy.
• Understanding of and ability to apply accounting skills and concepts.
• Accounts payable full cycle experience.
• Excellent written and verbal…