UCLA Health

Accounts Payable Analyst

UCLA Health$70K — $145K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in Accounts Payable or financial analysis
  • Proficient in data analysis and performance reporting
  • Strong understanding of internal controls and compliance regulations
  • Experience in cross-functional collaboration and issue resolution
  • Ability to prepare journal entries and conduct balance sheet reconciliations

Responsibilities

  • Perform root cause analysis on invoice exceptions to identify and prevent recurring errors
  • Prepare and analyze monthly AP performance indicators for leadership
  • Monitor and manage invoice exceptions while coordinating resolution across departments
  • Prepare and post journal entries related to accounts payable activities
  • Support liability tracking and cash flow planning through detailed financial reporting
  • Identify and suggest improvements for AP processes and assist with system enhancements
  • Review transactions for compliance with policies and escalate control gaps as needed
  • Document standard operating procedures for AP and reporting activities

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and advancement
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-departmental interaction
  • Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives
  • Access to comprehensive audits and compliance training programs
  • Involvement in projects that enhance operational efficiency
Full Job Description
Description

Financial Services

In this role, you will support the accuracy, efficiency, and compliance of the AP function through independent data analysis, financial reporting, and cross-functional collaboration. You will work closely with Finance, Procurement, Materials Management, and IT to resolve complex invoice issues, strengthen internal controls, and drive continuous improvement across AP operations.

In this role, you will:
  • Perform root cause analysis on invoice exceptions and rejected invoice trends to identify patterns, resolve issues, and prevent recurring errors.
  • Prepare and analyze monthly AP performance indicators including aged invoices and debit and credit balances and deliver clear financial summaries to leadership and stakeholders.
  • Monitor and manage invoice exceptions such as price mismatches, missing purchase orders, missing receipts, and duplications, and coordinate resolution across departments.
  • Prepare and post journal entries related to accounts payable activity and perform balance sheet reconciliations in a timely manner.
  • Support liability tracking, cash flow planning, and audit readiness through recurring and ad hoc financial reporting
  • Identify opportunities to streamline AP processes and support the testing, documentation, and implementation of system enhancements.
  • Review transactions to ensure compliance with University policies, internal controls, and audit requirements, and escalate identified risks or control gaps as appropriate.
  • Document standard operating procedures for assigned AP and reporting activities to support consistency and organizational knowledge.

Salary Range: $70,900 - $145,200 annually

About UCLA Health

UCLA Health is a world-renowned academic medical center located in Los Angeles, California. It comprises four hospitals, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, and more than 200 primary and specialty care clinics. UCLA Health is affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the United States. The health system employs over 20,000 people and serves as a major center for patient care, medical education, and research.
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