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. #J-18808-Ljbffr