Accounting Assistant

We are currently recruiting for a Corporate Accounting Assistant / Accounts Payable Specialist in Purchase, NY area. This is a 6 month+ contract. Hybrid Schedule in-office 3 days and remote 2 days. The role will report to the SAP Business Partner Team Lead in Finance Operations. The Accounting assistant / AP Specialist will work directly with the Finance Claim Payment Team and Operations, Claims, Reinsurance, and IT as part of the Business Partner support process. $26.00-$29.00 Hourly Rate

Responsibilities:

• Perform the business partner setup process in SAP Business Partner for Claim Vendors, one-time payees, Accounts Payable Vendors and Insurance / Reinsurance brokers
• Maintain and support business partners in SAP
• Field and respond to inquiries from Finance and other cross functional teams
• Work with the various inboxes where requests are submitted
• Support the bank verification process for electronic payments
• Participate in projects where business partner support is required

Requirements:

• College degree with a business and/or computer science concentration preferred
• 1+ years of administrative / AP / finance experience in a fast-paced corporate environment
• Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite with a high skill level in the use of MS Excel
• SAP knowledge and experience a plus but not required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Initiative-taking, highly organized, and able to prioritize

Local candidates only. Must be in commutable range to Purchase, NY area. 6 Months+ Assignment. Must be a US citizen or permanent resident / green card holder. 40 hour week Mon Fri Standard business hours. Hybrid schedule. $26-$29 Hourly Rate.