Operational Accountant

Job#: 3018717

Job Description:

Client: Financial Services

Team: Supplier Enablement Operations

Job Title: Operational Accountant

Location: West Des Moines, IA or Charlotte, NC | Hybrid 3x/week

Contract Length: 12+ months

Rate: $25-30/hr

Interview Process: 1 round 30-minute Teams call

Top Requirements:

2+ years of Operational Accounting experience or equivalent

Ability to participate in process improvements and analyze operational accounting assignments

Experience with supplier setup, Ariba, PeopleSoft, and system troubleshooting

Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage system clean-up projects

Plusses:

Experience with Ariba and PeopleSoft systems

Prior experience in supplier onboarding and procurement processes

Strong troubleshooting and communication skills

Experience with UAT testing and process documentation

Job Summary:

This contingent resource role involves participating in low to moderately complex initiatives within Operational Accounting, identifying process improvement opportunities, and providing support to internal teams and external suppliers. The role is crucial for expanding supplier onboarding through Ariba and ensuring system accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. The position requires independent work, system troubleshooting, supplier onboarding, and process documentation to support ongoing projects and system enhancements.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Handle supplier setup and maintenance requests related to projects such as Early Pay Discount and Virtual Card, and resolve discrepancies between Ariba and PeopleSoft
• Respond to process-related questions from peers, managers, and suppliers, troubleshooting escalated issues
• Prioritize and complete escalations, report system defects, and participate in system testing and enhancements
• Analyze risks, document procedures, and develop training to improve team performance
• Work independently to support supplier expansion through Ariba, including troubleshooting system modules
• Manage system cleanup projects, such as inactivating unused suppliers and updating supplier details
• Collaborate with various teams across Supply Chain to ensure successful supplier onboarding and transacting in Ariba

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.