Job description

SMS Staffing Inc is Hiring Immediately.

We are looking for a skilled Procure to Pay Specialist to start ASAP in the Lake County, IL area. Come join the SMS team! It takes more than top-notch facilities, modern equipment, and innovative technologies to become our customer’s most trusted supplier. It takes people who are committed to our customer’s success and who are willing to go the extra mile to get the job done right.

Job Title: Procure to Pay Specialist

Location: North Chicago, IL, US

Job Type: Contract, 3+ months (with possibility of extension)

Shift Structure:

• Monday to Friday
• 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• 40 hours per week
• Hybrid (3 days onsite after TRAINING)

About the Client Company:

• A global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. Our client is always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Job Summary:

• Ensures the efficient operation of all the client company’s Procure to Pay (P2P) processes. Working closely with internal partners in Procurement/Supply Chain, Business Technology Services, and stakeholder divisions, resolves complex P2P issues, and offers opportunities to improve the P2P pipeline

About the Role:

• Identifies invoice and purchase order discrepancies, establishes root cause(s), and offers solutions.
• Assists with the resolution of discrepancies or problems which prohibit the timely processing and payment of invoices.
• Provide support and assistance to partners and stakeholders regarding outstanding P2P inquiries (e.g.. purchase orders, invoices, payments, help desk).
• Review and evaluate the invoice aging report; follow up on match exceptions, coordinating resolution with divisions, suppliers, and third-party processors.
• Work closely with the business and third-party processor to review and resolve transactions on the AP trial balance.
• Work closely with the third-party processor to review the invoice aging report, resolving systemic issues related to PO set up.
• Collaborates with technical teams to ensure AP processes are monitored daily, reporting issues and discrepancies to management.
• Support customer service by assisting the help desk; resolve critical escalations and provide feedback regarding invoice issue resolution as needed.
• Provides training to partner divisions and stakeholders, ensures knowledge of the P2P process is disseminated to all interested parties.
• Assist P2P with achieving productivity targets through the CI program, coordinating recognition of team members involved with CI initiatives

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or other Finance related major is preferred.
• Must have advanced Excel skills using VLookUp, Pivot tables. Advanced Powerpoint is preferred
• 3-5 years of Accounts Payable, Treasury or Finance experience in a large, decentralized organization
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Highly reliable and organized with strong attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and active listening skills
• Strong teamwork ethic – willing to jump in to assist others and willing to put in extra hours to meet critical deadlines
• Strong data analytics is preferred
• SAP experience is highly preferred
• ARIBA experience is a plus

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