SAP GL/AP – General Ledger & Accounts Payable Consultant

Job Title: SAP GL/AP – General Ledger & Accounts Payable Consultant

Location: Remote(Toledo, OH)

Duration: 06 months Contract

Description:

Seeking an experienced SAP Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Specialist

Client is in Toledo, (so travel to this area - closest airport is Detroit) is required 1x per month, Mon-Thurs.

Candidate can be anywhere in US, working EST hours ideally

Must be onsite in at client site week 1

Responsibilities:

We are seeking an experienced GL/AP Senior to support finance operations with a focus on general ledger integrity, accounts payable, and financial close activities within an SAP environment. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, managing month-end close processes, and maintaining strong internal controls across AP and GL functions. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in SAP FI (GL/AP), strong accounting fundamentals, and experience operating in a large-scale, manufacturing or industrial environment. Key Responsibilities Oversee general ledger and accounts payable accounting functions, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards [expertia.ai] Execute and lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals [sapdocs.info] Perform account reconciliations (balance sheet, AP subledger to GL) and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner [xenett.com] Manage accounts payable processes, including invoice validation, payment processing, and vendor account reconciliation [jobcopy.ai] Ensure accurate recording of accruals, deferrals, and adjustments within the general ledger [sapdocs.info] Support financial reporting, including preparation of monthly financial statements and variance analysis Maintain and enforce internal controls (SOX) and support audit readiness, including documentation and audit requests Partner with procurement, operations, and finance teams to ensure proper expense recognition and cost accuracy Analyze financial data and provide insights to improve cost control, working capital, and reporting quality Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities across GL and AP SAP & Tools SAP ECC / S/4HANA – FI (GL, AP) Financial closing and reporting tools AP automation tools (e.g., Serrala, similar finance automation platforms – preferred) Advanced Excel and reporting tools

Qualifications:

5–8 years of experience in general ledger and/or accounts payable accounting

Strong expertise in SAP FI (GL/AP) and financial close processes Solid understanding of accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS) and financial reporting Proven experience with account reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries Experience supporting month-end close and financial audits Preferred Qualifications Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments (e.g., Owens Corning–type) Exposure to S/4HANA transformation or system enhancements Familiarity with AP automation tools (Serrala or similar) CPA or equivalent certification (preferred) Experience in shared services or global finance operations Soft Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset Ability to work cross-functionally with finance, procurement, and operations teams High attention to detail and commitment to audit-compliant processes Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced close cycle environment Optional Add-ons (if you want to tailor further) If this is supporting more complex programs (like your current work), consider adding: Experience with divestitures, carve-outs, or TSA accounting Experience handling intercompany accounting and reconciliations Exposure to profit center or segment reporting