Accounts Payable Analyst

Job Title: Accounts Payable Analyst

Job Location: Charlotte, NC

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Contract:

6 months on W2

Hybrid: Candidate will be required in the office one day per week.

The ideal candidate requires a strong understanding of AP procedures, excellent problem-solving skills and ability to process supplier invoices timely and accurately while maintaining strong supplier relationships. This role requires expertise in both Non-PO and PO related invoice processes with primary focus on three-way matching ensuring all payment transactions are aligned with purchase orders, receipts, and vendor invoices. You will also play a key role in improving operational efficiencies, documenting SOPs, assisting with month-end close processes and contributing to the overall success of Accounts Payable.

You will need to have excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, and will need to be a forward-thinking team player.

• Process, review, and verify vendor invoices for accuracy, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
• Perform two-way and three-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices
• Ensure timely payment of invoices while maintaining accurate records and schedules
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Collaborate with internal teams, including procurement and receiving departments, to resolve any invoice discrepancies or payment blocks
• Assist with the preparation of reports and analysis related to accounts
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes and workflows within AP
• Ensure all supporting payable documentation is properly retained
• Initiate void/stop-payment requests
• Update Accounts Payable processes and policies as needed
• Assist with internal/external audit requests in a timely manner
• Actively promote exceptional customer service standards; develop effective and positive relationships with suppliers and all levels of the organization
• Serve as a backup resource for other AP team members as needed

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a high-volume AP environment with cross-functional knowledge of end-to-end PTP processes
• Strong knowledge of SAP S/4 Hana (PO 2- and 3- way matching), GR/IR reconciliations and Ariba PO/Invoicing with minimum of 5 years' experience in SAP
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel required for analytics and GRIR reconciliations. (In-depth pivots, v-lookups, formulas/functions)
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail with excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across internal teams and external suppliers
• Must possess the ability to work independently, make decisions, take appropriate actions, and follow tasks to completion within a fast-paced, deadline driven environment

• SAP experience includes Fiori Tile navigation vs GUI
• Knowledge of supplier data management for regulatory and 1099 filing