Title : Payroll Specialist
Location : Baltimore, MD
Duration : 6 Months
Hours : 4 days Onsite- Monday-Thursday
Preferred Time Zone : EST
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Reconcile invoice exceptions, PO or Contract related activities according to exception handling guidelines via Ariba queues
- Monitor invoice submission compliance for Ariba network and non-network vendors; provide guidance on correct invoice submission method where applicable
- Responsible for exception handling and KPI reporting within DataServ portal
- Analyze system errors related to invoice failures for appropriate action
- Performs regular review of vendor accounts through accounts payable aging, identifying and analyzing detailed invoice postings for appropriate action
- Researches, performs root cause analysis and resolves a high volume of inquiries via email concerning account status, including communicating the resolution of discrepancies to the appropriate individuals
- Manages incoming mail on behalf of Vendor Financial Services
- Support Purchase to Pay process, policies and procedures in collaboration with key stakeholders
- Maintain updates as requested on the Vendor Financial Services sharepoint site
- Action inquiries or tasks related to 3rd party services upon request
- Provide internal / external audit with requested documents or files
- Performs other duties as required to support Vendor Financial Services
Qualification :
Excellent written and verbal communication skillsProven experience within a Purchase to Pay roleStrong organizational skills, must be detail orientedAbility to follow up timely on pending issues and meet deadlinesDemonstrated ability to identify needs / issues, probe for root causes, and evaluate alternative business solutions and approachesEducation And / Or Experience :
Candidate must have 4-5 years purchasing / accounts payable experience.Computer Skills : Outlook / Microsoft Office experience required. Proficient in Excel.
Core Experience
4–5 years of experience in :Accounts Payable (AP) – invoice processing, reconciliations, vendor payments, etc. ORPurchasing / Procurement support – handling POs, vendor invoicing, and expense management.Tools & Systems :
SAP or Ariba – must have hands-on experience with either system.CRM Tools – candidates with strong CRM tool experience (if not SAP / Ariba) will also be considered.Soft Skills :
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.Ability to work independently within a structured workflow.Good communication skills for cross-team collaborationTeam Size : 9
Minimum Years of Experience Required : 3-5 years
Training Duration : 2-3 weeks
Interview Process : Hiring manager and one additional team member – 1 round