Procurement Accounts Payable Analyst

Hybrid – Onsite in Downtown Tampa 2 days/week

3-6 Month Contract

Our Energy client is seeking a Procurement AP Analyst who 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. Must have innate curiosity and detective type of mindset.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

· Vendor Invoice Management – 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%

· PO Closing/Improvements – 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%

· Vendor Master Clean-up and Support– 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%

· GEP/Concur System – Learn and perform back up functions in 2 key procurement systems. 15%

· Relationships – Key Internal: Corporate Procurement, Accounts Payable, Vendor Master Analyst, All Business Units. Key External: Suppliers.

Licenses/Certifications

Required: Must maintain valid Florida driver’s license.

Preferred: Certification in ASCM Supply Chain or AP Specialist Certifications

Education

Required: Bachelor’s Degree

Experience

Required: 2 years' work experience in an Accounts Payable Help Desk or Exception Analyst Role.

Preferred: SAP Experience, AP Entry Experience, Procurement Buyer Experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

· Advanced level of MS Excel.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Strong investigative-research abilities.

· Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

· Strong analytical skills

· Ability to provide timely solutions to internal business customers’ requests, supplier issues.

Leadership Competencies

· Champions Safety, Health, and the Environment

· Takes Ownership and Acts with Integrity

· Drives Business Excellence for Customers

· Builds Collaborative Relationships

· Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change

· Thinks Strategically and Exercises Sound Judgment

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid driver's license?
• Are you comfortable working in a hybrid setting?
• Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?
• How many years of work experience do you have in Accounts Payable Help Desk or Exception Analyst Role?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Tampa, FL (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tampa, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person