Accounts Payable Specialist

Title: Purchase to Pay Specialist, Americas

Duration: 6 month+ contract

Location: Port Covington, Baltimore, MD

Rate: $25-$28/hr on W2 (All inclusive / no benefits)

Job description:

SUMMARY:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reconcile invoice exceptions, PO or Contract related activities according to exception handling guidelines via Ariba queues

Monitor invoice submission compliance for Ariba network and non-network vendors; provide guidance on correct invoice submission method where applicable

Responsible for exception handling and KPI reporting within DataServ portal

Analyze system errors related to invoice failures for appropriate action

Performs regular review of vendor accounts through accounts payable aging, identifying and analyzing detailed invoice postings for appropriate action

Researches, performs root cause analysis and resolves a high volume of inquiries via email concerning account status, including communicating the resolution of discrepancies to the appropriate individuals

Manages incoming mail on behalf of Vendor Financial Services

Support Purchase to Pay process, policies and procedures in collaboration with key stakeholders

Maintain updates as requested on the Vendor Financial Services sharepoint site

Action inquiries or tasks related to 3rd party services upon request

Provide internal/external audit with requested documents or files

Performs other duties as required to support Vendor Financial Services

QUALIFICATIONS:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proven experience within a Purchase to Pay role

Strong organizational skills, must be detail oriented

Ability to follow up timely on pending issues and meet deadlines

Demonstrated ability to identify needs/issues, probe for root causes, and evaluate alternative business solutions and approaches

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Candidate must have 4-5 years purchasing / accounts payable experience.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

SAP and Ariba experience required. Proficient in Excel.