Accounts Payable Analyst

At CooperVision, a business unit of CooperCompanies (Nasdaq: COO), we’re driven by a unified purpose of helping people experience life’s beautiful moments. We are connected through our shared values - dedicated, innovative, friendly, partners, and do the right thing. As a leading global manufacturer of contact lenses, we are committed to helping improve the way people see each day. Through our diverse lens portfolio, we tackle the toughest vision challenges – including astigmatism, presbyopia, and childhood myopia. We offer the most complete collection of spherical, toric, and multifocal products available, enabling us to fit 99% of all contact wearers. Learn more at www.coopervision.com.

• This role is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent and ongoing basis without the need for future sponsorship (i.e., H1B, STEM OPT extensions, TN, etc.)
• This position requires full-time onsite work (5 days per week) in Victor, NY and is not eligible for relocation assistance

Job Summary:
The Analyst is responsible for advanced invoice research and resolution, three-way match exception handling, GRNI/RNI reconciliations, preparing recurring KPI and operational reports, and performing expert research and analysis to resolve complex transactional and system issues. The role also coordinates training and onboarding activities, maintains standard operating procedures, supports vendor interfaces, participates in projects and system enhancements, and contributes to process optimization and automation initiatives consistent with GBS best practices and SOX compliance.

Qualifications & Education

• Associate’s degree in accounting or business-related field (required).
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (preferred).
• Minimum 5 years Accounts Payable experience, preferably in a GBS environment.
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle or Microsoft D365 preferred).
• Strong understanding of P2P processes and best practices.

Key Competencies

• Strong oral and written communication; vendor-centric and collaborative.
• Analytical thinking with sound business acumen; ability to work with high-volume data and complex reports.
• Proficiency in Excel (lookup/pivot/filters) and data analytics tools.
• Organized, reliable, proactive self‑starter; operates effectively with minimal supervision. 
• Results‑oriented with a strong sense of urgency; adaptable to changing systems/processes
• Solid understanding of Accounts Payable and general accounting concepts; knowledge of P2P workflows.
• Problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement.

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting base pay for this role is between $54,601 and $ 72.801 per year and may include cost of living adjustments.The actual base pay includes many factors and is subject to change and modification in the future.This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation and benefits.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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• Invoice Processing & Issue Resolution: Research and resolve complex AP issues, including, three-way match exceptions, price/quantity variances, and workflow holds in Oracle, Microsoft D365, and BaaN. Monitor open POs and aging GR/IR items; proactively drive closure by coordinating with Receiving and requestors. Handle escalated vendor inquiries; communicate status, payment timing, and resolution plans with a focus on service and policy adherence.
• Reporting, Metrics & Month-End Close Support: Prepare timely, accurate monthly KPI reports and dashboards; support ad‑hoc operational reporting needs. Provide inputs to monthly AP cash forecasting. Conduct advanced research and analysis in support of AP files, reporting accuracy, and operational insights. Support month‑end close activities by preparing reconciliations, schedules, and reporting related to invoice and payment activity; assist with variance explanations. 
• SOP Ownership, Training & Onboarding: Own and maintain AP operational SOPs; create and revise procedures, workflows, and process documentation. Serve as Accounts Payable training coordinator. Organize and deliver training sessions, support new hire onboarding, maintain job aids, and ensure knowledge transfer. 
• Systems Liaison: Develop into a subject matter expert (SME) in Oracle and D365 AP processes, controls, and data structures. Troubleshoot and resolve complex operational and system issues through data analysis, root‑cause investigation, and coordination with internal/external partners; communicate clear solutions and preventive actions 
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance automation within invoice processing, payment, reporting, and vendor processes, leveraging GBS best practices. 
• Other Duties: Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the AP Manager.