1707391 - Accounts Payable & T&E (Travel & Expense) Project Analyst IV

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. 

What We Offer

Salary:

$96,000.00 - $132,000.00

Location:

Austin,TX

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. 

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits. 

Job Summary

The Accounts Payable & T&E Project Analyst IV is a senior individual contributor responsible for providing regional and global leadership for Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P), Accounts Payable (AP), and Travel & Expense (T&E) operations. This role ensures operational excellence, strong governance, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across shared service centers and outsourced service providers. The position serves as a subject matter expert and escalation point for complex operational, control, and system issues while driving process optimization and transformation initiatives coordinating with T&E Regional Process Owners (RPO) and Global ESM Project Administrator. This position is primarily focused on coordinating T&E globally with some Disbursement Analysis tasks.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership & Service Delivery

• Provide regional leadership and subject matter expertise for Accounts Payable, Vendor Management, and Travel & Expense operations across shared services and BPO delivery centers.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex operational, compliance, control, and system‑related issues, partnering with RPOs and GPO and service providers to ensure timely resolution.
• Ensure AP and T&E services are delivered in accordance with contractual requirements, service level agreements, and internal performance standards.
• Provides support to GPO (Global Process Owner) and RPO (Regional Process Owner) on projects
• Establish performance targets for regional processes and develop action plans to address gaps and drive continuous improvement.

Governance, Compliance & Controls

• Ensure all regulatory, statutory, and internal control requirements are implemented and adhered to, including SOX and region‑specific compliance obligations.
• Identify internal control gaps in processes, systems, or procedures and lead remediation efforts in partnership with key stakeholders.
• Drive consistent interpretation and application of policies; provide guidance to business partners based on policy and statutory requirements.
• Support fraud prevention and detection efforts through data analysis, audit support, and control enhancements.
• Leads audit strategy and execution (e.g., T&E audits, fraud reviews); partners with auditors and drives corrective actions.

Process Excellence & Transformation

• Lead and support process design, optimization, and standardization initiatives across end‑to‑end P2P, AP, and T&E processes.
• Drive change and transformation initiatives in alignment with the BPO, ensuring plans are evaluated, implemented, and delivered on schedule.
• Partner with global and regional process owners to implement process improvements, automation, and AI‑enabled solutions that improve efficiency, reduce risk, and enhance the customer experience while delivering with speed of execution
• Develop, maintain, and periodically review process documentation, desktop procedures, and process maps.

Systems & Tools

• Serve as a regional administrator and subject matter expert for the Concur expense management system, providing governance and operational support in collaboration with service providers, system vendors, and internal GIS teams.
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