Accounts Payable Operations Specialist

Title: Accounts Payable Operations Specialist

Location: 11625 N Community House Rd Charlotte, NC

Alternate Location: 800 S Jordan Creek Pkwy West Des Moines, IA

Duration: 6 months

Work Engagement: W2

Work Schedule: 3 days in office/2 days remote

Benefits on offer for this contract position: Health Insurance, Life insurance, 401K and Voluntary Benefits

Summary:

Global Accounts Payable within Supply Chain Management is responsible for processing payments for goods and services across the global organization, along with ensuring timely and accurate payments to suppliers and employees for reimbursable expenses. The team ensures all payments are made in accordance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

The Accounts Payable Operations Specialist will support the Manual Invoicing & Payments Team during peak production periods. This position will play a critical role in maintaining operational excellence by processing high volumes of manual invoices, supporting electronic payment activities, conducting payment research, and assisting with special projects as needed. The role will also interact with key financial systems including Ariba, PeopleSoft, and SAP ERP.

Responsibilities:

• Process high volumes of manual invoices accurately and within established service level expectations.

• Review invoices for completeness, accuracy, appropriate approvals, and compliance with company policies.

• Support payment processing activities, including electronic payments such as ACH and wire transactions.

• Conduct ACH/NOC (Notification of Change) research and resolve payment-related issues.

• Perform quality control reviews to ensure data accuracy and compliance.

• Research and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies.

• Utilize and maintain records within Accounts Payable and ERP systems, including PeopleSoft, SAP, and Ariba.

• Support operational projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned.

• Collaborate with internal business partners and stakeholders to ensure effective invoice and payment processing.

• Maintain compliance with internal controls, regulatory requirements, and company policies.

Qualifications:

• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

• Experience in Accounting, Finance, Accounts Payable, or a related field.

• Knowledge of Accounting Units (AUs), General Ledger (GL) structures, and legal entities.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.

• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality control.

• Working knowledge of payment processing, particularly electronic payments including ACH and wire transfers.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.

• Experience using PeopleSoft ERP. (preferred)

• Familiarity with SAP and/or Ariba systems. (preferred)

• Previous experience within a large corporate Accounts Payable environment.

• Knowledge of accounts payable controls, compliance standards, and process improvement methodologies.