Accounts Payable Financial Analyst
Location: Columbus, OH (Hybrid – 3 days/week in office)
**We are open to hire at either the Analyst or Senior level, depending on experience (years of experience and salary band listed is for Analyst level)**
Job Summary
The Financial Analyst provides value-added financial services to both internal and external customers. The incumbent may assume responsibility for financial activities, including but not limited to reviewing and interpreting the impact of financial reporting proposals promulgated by governing bodies; preparing analytical studies on historical, forecast, and pro-forma financial data; developing comprehensive financial data reports for both internal and external customers; and providing other needed expertise and reporting to accurately reflect and manage financial matters.
Essential Functions
Assists with the oversight of A/P outsourced activities
Acknowledges and commits to objectives, SLA's and KPI’s
Investigates and resolves root cause issues related to SLA’s and KPI’s
Serve as first point of escalation for questions from outsourced A/P team
Guides and assists team Associates regarding invoice processing including complicated and/or unusual items
Acknowledges corporate payment processes and policies
Build and maintain query capability on accounts payable data to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient reporting
Maintains and improves dashboards for reporting on SLAs, KPIs, and other meaningful metrics
Establishes Continuous Improvement ideas
Handles all inbound mail sent to AP team
Perform TIN matching for new vendor set ups
Conduct outbound phone calls to verify payment information for sensitive suppliers
Execute financial reconciliations between systems
Partners with IT personnel concerning the support of all AP systems and interfaces to the accounts payable systems
Serves as integral member of team responsible for reviewing AP processes and systems and recommending a single process and system for use by all operating units
Reviews internal controls, and participates in quarterly and annual SOX testing to ensure AP processes are working as intended, and to ensure that potential for fraud or other abuses are minimized
Responds to internal and external customer inquiries and requests in a timely, professional manner
Demonstrates leadership through functional knowledge and personnel skills, motiving peers and business partners
Required Qualifications For Position
Bachelor's Degree Requires 4 year degree in business discipline
1-2 years of experience in finance, accounting, regulatory or a related field, specific A/P experience preferred
Requires knowledge of PC applications
Prefer CPA
Requires multiple functional experience
Financial Acumen- Understands basics of finance and accounting, including the relationships between segments of the financial statements (e.g. balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow)
Continuous Improvement - Originating action to improve existing conditions and processes; identifying improvement opportunities, generating ideas, and implementing solutions.
Data analysis - Analyze information from a variety of sources to detect trends, associations, cause-effect relationships and other anomalies.
Time management - Effectively manage his or her time to ensure deadlines are met and quality is achieved.
Networking- Pursue opportunities to network with different parts of finance as well as other parts of NI.
Quality Orientation- Produces processes, tasks, and work products to ensure freedom from errors, omissions, or defects.
As a public utility, NiSource is required to provide continuous service to customers at all times. To ensure we fulfill that obligation, employees may be required to work outside their normal work hours and perform tasks outside of their normal responsibilities in support of emergency operations.
Work Authorization
Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
Workplace Connection
Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.
Respect the unique lived experiences within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represents all walks of life and all backgrounds.
Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.
Equal Employment Opportunity
NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.
By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.
ADA Accommodations
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact OneHR at OneHR@nisource.com or 1-888-640-3320
Safety Statement
Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.
E-Verify
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Salary Range*:
$67,900.00 - $101,900.00*The salary offered to a candidate is based on several factors including but not limited to the candidate’s skills, job-related knowledge, and relevant experience, as well as internal pay equity.
Posting Start Date:
2025-11-14Posting End Date (if applicable):
2025-11-28