Accounts Payable Operations Specialist (contract)

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of manual invoices accurately and within established service level expectations.
• Review invoices for completeness, accuracy, appropriate approvals, and compliance with company policies.
• Support payment processing activities, including electronic payments such as ACH and wire transactions.
• Conduct ACH/NOC (Notification of Change) research and resolve payment-related issues.
• Perform quality control reviews to ensure data accuracy and compliance.
• Research and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies.
• Utilize and maintain records within Accounts Payable and ERP systems, including PeopleSoft, SAP, and Ariba.
• Support operational projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned.
• Collaborate with internal business partners and stakeholders to ensure effective invoice and payment processing.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls, regulatory requirements, and company policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounting, Finance, Accounts Payable, or a related field.
• Knowledge of Accounting Units (AUs), General Ledger (GL) structures, and legal entities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality control.
• Working knowledge of payment processing, particularly electronic payments including ACH and wire transfers.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Experience using PeopleSoft ERP (preferred).
• Familiarity with SAP and/or Ariba systems (preferred).
• Previous experience within a large corporate Accounts Payable environment.
• Knowledge of accounts payable controls, compliance standards, and process improvement methodologies.