Business Analyst (Accounting)

Job Summary:

Next Generation, Inc. (NGI), an Equal Opportunity Employer, is seeking an experienced System/Business Analyst to support the IT Workforce Strategy and Operations team. This position will perform business analysis within procurement, manage accounts payable functions, support vendor issue resolution, and assist project managers with daily business processes. The ideal candidate will bring strong financial systems knowledge, vendor relationship management skills, and the ability to bridge gaps between procurement, finance, and project teams.

Job Requirements:

• Collaborate with Accounts Payable (AP) to address unmatched, unvouchered, and rejected invoices.

• Support IT Finance staff with daily operational processes.

• Work with Buyers to resolve Purchase Order-related issues to ensure timely payment.

• Generate, track, and manage AP aging reports.

• Address delinquent accounts in compliance with the NYS Prompt Payment Law (30 days).

• Perform cost and spend analysis to identify trends and opportunities.

• Act as a liaison between Project Managers, Procurement, and Finance to expedite vendor payments.

• Review vendor statements and maintain strong vendor relationships.

• Coordinate with finance to resolve vendor disputes.

• Analyze and recommend solutions for procedural gaps.

• Create receipts in PeopleSoft.

• Review and analyze large datasets for accuracy and insight.

• Prepare weekly metrics reports summarizing AP transaction trends.

• Perform invoice reviews and coordinate resolution with vendors/service providers.

• Develop formal (letters) and informal (emails) correspondence.

• Identify and report exceptional patterns in data.

• Collect and organize data to support decision-making.

• Notify appropriate managers of critical exceptions or escalations.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (preferred).

• Minimum 4 years of experience in an accounting analyst role.

• Minimum 2 years of experience with PeopleSoft Finance, Procurement, or similar financial systems.

• Strong understanding of Accounts Payable processes.

• Functional experience with financial systems (PeopleSoft, Oracle preferred).

• Experience with project-based financial management, budgeting/forecasting, or auditing is a plus.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work across all organizational levels.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to prioritize and execute effectively in a high-pressure environment.

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

• Accuracy and attention to detail in high-volume environments.

• Ability to perform financial analysis using various financial tools and systems.

Job Benefits:

• Competitive Hourly rate range based on experience of approximately $75-$85 an hour USD