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.