6 month contract. Potential to extend

Potential to work hybrid.

Client: A major global corporation and a leader in their industry operating over 350 manufacturing facilities with annual revenue earning over $24B and employing over 15,000.

Overview:

This position will support the daily activity for accounts payable and indirect purchasing activities (distribution centers). The position will support AP related activities including daily special handling checks, goods receipt/invoice receipt (GR/IR) follow-up on outstanding checks and ad-hoc AP related research. Distribution center activity may be assigned as needed. The position will entail responsibilities during period end close activities.

Role:

• Distribute locally printed and special handling check payments and related communications.
• Follow-up with vendors and document due-diligence of outstanding and stale-dated check payments.
• Post GR/IR clearings as assigned.
• Review and resolve GR/IR balances as assigned.
• Review and approve/deny payment date change requests.
• Research and resolve outstanding credit memos.
• Review parked/blocked invoices (reporting and follow-up as needed).
• Research and resolve vendor invoice/payment issues.
• Help resolve ACH rejections and check payment issues.
• Perform period end close requirements.
• Assist with 1099 data collection, review, and submission.

Qualifications:

• 2 – 4 years experience with accounting in an office environment.
• SAP ERP accounting software experience is a big plus.
• Possess strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP).
• Ability to collaborate with other individuals and work teams.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• SAP ERP software experience is a big plus.
• Proficient in Outlook and MS Word.