Accounts Payable Analyst

Job Posting:

Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson , a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce.

Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.

We have an exciting opportunity on the Ferguson Shared Services Accounts Payable team! Ferguson is currently seeking the right individual to fill an immediate need for an Accounts Payable Analyst .
Location:

This position is approved for remote work across the United States or out of Ferguson 's corporate offices in Newport News, VA.
Responsibilities:

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Generate, maintain, and analyze recurring and ad hoc Accounts Payable reports to support operational performance and business objectives.

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Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), including invoice volumes, cycle times, exception rates, aging reports, and payment trends.

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Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, root causes, and process improvement opportunities.

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Develop actionable recommendations and communicate findings to management and business stakeholders.

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Prepare reporting packages, presentations, and executive summaries for leadership.

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Manage invoice exception queues to ensure timely resolution and processing.

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Research purchase orders, receiving documentation, and supporting records to facilitate invoice approval and payment.

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Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, matching issues, supplier inquiries, and workflow exceptions.

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Collaborate with procurement, operations, and approvers to remove processing barriers and ensure timely invoice approvals.

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Prioritize workloads in a high-volume Shared Services environment while meeting service level agreements (SLAs).

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Serve as a key point of contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders, providing professional and responsive support.

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Build effective working relationships and manage escalations with professionalism and diplomacy.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

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Support internal and external audits by compiling required documentation and responding to audit requests.

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Ensure compliance with SOX requirements, company policies, accounting procedures, and internal controls.

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Identify opportunities to improve Accounts Payable processes, workflow efficiency, accuracy, and customer experience.

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Participate in system enhancements, automation initiatives, testing activities, and continuous improvement projects.

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Recommend solutions that reduce invoice exceptions and improve workflow performance.

Qualifications:

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Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent Accounts Payable experience.

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4-6+ years of Accounts Payable experience, preferably in a high-volume Shared Services environment.

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Strong knowledge of AP processes, including invoice processing, three-way matching, vendor maintenance, and internal controls.

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Experience preparing analytical reports, management presentations, and audit documentation.

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Experience supporting SOX compliance and audit activities preferred.

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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

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Experience with Power BI and other reporting tools preferred.

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Strong understanding of Accounts Payable workflows,