Procurement AP Analyst

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionClient: Utility CompanyJob: Procurement AP AnalystTerm: 6-month contractPay: $28/Hr Location: Onsite - Tampa, FLScope:The Procurement AP Analyst serves as a primary problem solver/facilitator to the entire Procure to Pay process. This role will have a primary focus on resolution of VIM exceptions with a focus on continuous improvement of the procure to pay process. This role will work with the continuous improvement team on PO improvements, vendor communication, vendor data improvements, and with a focus on improving paid on time percentage, ACH percentage, and automation rates.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree Licenses/Certifications:Required: Must maintain valid Florida driver’s license.: Certification in ASCM Supply Chain or AP Specialist CertificationsExperience:

• 2 years' work experience in Accounts Payable Help Desk or Exception Analyst Role.
• : SAP Experience, AP Entry Experience, Procurement Buyer Experience
• Advanced level of MS Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong investigative-research abilities.

Responsibilities:

• Purchasing point of contact for resolution of Missing Mandatory information, such as Purchase orders number, Invalid Tax Codes, Vendor Mismatch, Invalid Vendor, Company Code Mismatch, etc. 50%
• Review and close POs that have meet closure criteria. Review of vendor specific situations where PO re-writes can reduce exceptions and improve performance. 15%
• Work with Vendor Master department to enhance quality of vendor master data to avoid use of incorrect vendors by Procurement or vendor updates due to legal entity changes. 20%
• Learn and perform back up functions in 2 key procurement systems. 15%