ERP Senior Specialist

Company Overview:
Req ID: 353728
NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.
We are currently seeking a ERP Senior Specialist to join our team in Phoenix, Arizona (US-AZ), United States (US).

Job Description:
Job Description - Account Payables Domain Expert
Job Summary
The Senior Accounts Payable expert with 8+ years of experience managing end-to-end AP operations, payments, compliance, audits, process automation, and stakeholder management within financial organizations. The role involves close coordination with business users, procurement teams, and technical teams to support daily operations, month-end closing, and system enhancements.
Day to Day job Duties:
Manage end-to-end Accounts Payables processes
Own and manage the end-to-end AP lifecycle from invoice receipt to payment and reconciliation
Oversee high-volume, high-value invoice processing ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
Reviewing and approving complex and non-standard invoices
Ensure proper invoice validation, coding, and approvals
Manage 2-way and 3-way matching (PO vs Invoice vs Goods Receipt)
Resolve invoice discrepancies, blocks, and exceptions
Ensure adherence to segregation of duties (SoD) and internal controls
Maintain governance over vendor onboarding formalities, review and approve vendor bank detail changes to mitigate fraud risk and act as primary escalation point for critical vendor issues
Oversee payment scheduling and execution to meet contractual and regulatory requirements
Review and approve payment runs and manual payments
Coordinate with Treasury and Cash Management teams to optimize cash outflows and manage urgent, high-value, and exception payments
Sound knowledge on Month-End, Quarter-End & Year-End Close activities and lead AP close activities, ensuring completeness and accuracy
Support financial close timelines and reporting accuracy
Ensure correct application of taxes (VAT, GST, WHT/TDS) on invoices and payments
Maintain compliance with accounting standards, regulatory guidelines, and internal policies and procedures. Support statutory, internal, and external audits
Prepare audit schedules and respond to audit queries
Implement and monitor AP fraud prevention controls by reviewing duplicate payments, suspicious vendors, and unusual transactions
Enforcing approval hierarchies and payment controls
Review and analyze AP KPIs (invoice cycle time, overdue payables, payment accuracy)
Prepare management reports and dashboards and provide insights to support working capital optimization
Communicate AP policies, procedures, and changes clearly to finance teams
Support training, process documentation, and SOP development
Sound knowledge in Payments & Cash Management end to end process by Reviewing payment proposals and resolve exceptions
Basic Qualifications:
8+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable within a financial services, banking, insurance, or large corporate environment
Proven experience handling high-volume and high-value AP transactions
Ability to work independently and lead AP-related initiatives
Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and standards
Knowledge of bank interfaces and payment formats
Travel:
This position requires someone who can travel at least 25% to client Sites at the time of Cutover activities and go live Support 80%.
Ability to travel up to 20% for project workshops, client meetings, and cutover activities (as required).
Occasional travel may be needed during key project phases such as data validation cycles, UAT support, or go-live.
Majority of work can be performed remote, unless client requirements specify onsite presence.
Preferred location: Clients location and sites in USA
Degree:
Bachelor s degree in accounting, Finance, Commerce, or Business Administration (mandatory)
MBA (Finance), CA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional qualification (preferred)
Nice to Have:
Experience in shared services or global finance operations
Exposure to process automation, RPA, and finance transformation initiatives
SAP FICO or ERP-related certifications

About NTT DATA:
Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting hourly range for this remote role is Hourly rate $70.00hr to $75.00hr. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on several factors, including the candidate's actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.
This position is eligible for company benefits that will depend on the nature of the role offered. Company benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, life, and AD&D insurance, short-and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally required benefits.

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