Financial Controls Business Analyst-Associate

Job Posting End Date

05-12-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Responsible for: invoice processing for complex contracts, unvouchered liabilities, work order administration / analysis, and administrative support activities to field employees; this position will also participate in process improvement / LEAN initiatives and training.

Job Description

What you’ll do:

• Process complex vendor invoices for management approval for contract labor and services. Perform invoice audit review per the contract's financial Terms and Conditions for labor and equipment billing rates, subcontractors, materials, Per Diem, escalation, overheads, etc. Interpret and understand complex contractual language and financial Terms and Conditions to apply to vendor invoices and contract reviews, dispute vendor invoices for contractual compliance and interpretation.

• Help ensure that the proper financial controls are in place for accurate project / work order reporting for Operating Companies, Transcos, and Joint Ventures for subsequent financial transactions (e.g. GLBUs, Accounts, AFUDC, Depreciation, Original Cost Asset Retirements, etc.).

• Participate in process improvement initiatives related to financial and operational processes; participate in LEAN initiatives to reduce expenses or increase revenue for AEP Transmission; Assist with cost and process benchmarking studies both internal and external to AEP to ensure operational excellence. Provide data analytics as required to help manage the business.

• Assist with training initiatives related to financial and operational processes and related IT applications.

• Assist AEP Audit Services with vendor and operational audits to ensure compliance with the contract's financial Terms and Conditions and AEP's policies and guidelines.

• Participate in special studies, reporting, automation initiatives or other projects as may be assigned.

• Identify and submit unvouchered liabilities in accordance with accounting policies and SOX requirements; ensure all policies and processes for accruing unvouchered liabilities are in alignment with the AEP Transmission guidelines. Assist in developing efficiencies to record unvouchered liabilities for un-invoiced vendor services performed. Assist in continuous improvement and monitoring of financial controls to limit missed accruals and duplication of unvouchered liability accruals.

What we’re looking for:

Financial  Controls Business Analyst Associate SG5

Education:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Contract Administration, or related field of study

Experience:

• 0-3 years of experience for candidates with a Bachelors degree; minimum of four years of experience with an Associates degree.

• Experience in one or more of the following areas, accounting, finance, contract administration, budgeting, benchmarking or auditing.

Financial Controls Business Analyst SG6

Education:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Contract Administration, or related field of study

Experience:

• Minimum of (3) three years of experience for candidates with a Bachelors degree; minimum of (6) six years of experience with an Associates degree.

• Experience in one or more of the following areas, accounting, finance, contract administration, budgeting, benchmarking or auditing

In addition:

• Experience with Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft Financials, Cognos, Maximo, Power Bi, SQL and Workiva is a plus.

• Qualified professional with demonstrated teamwork capabilities working in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong commercial, analytical, oral/written communication, and presentation skills are required.

• Ability to successfully work with a diverse set of internal and external partners and all levels of the organization.

• Bring a positive attitude that embraces learning opportunities and change.

• Core competencies include: adaptability/flexibility, teamwork/collaboration, communication, and planning/organizing.

• Annual invoice volume: 90,000 invoices for $3.0 Billion and growing; Unvouchered Liabilities for $2.0 Billion.

Where you’ll work:

• This role sits on site in New Albany, Ohio

What you’ll get:

Financial Controls Business Analyst Associate SG5($63,496-$79,369)

Financial Controls Business Analyst SG6($74,551-$93,188)

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