• Oversee the AP team, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and reconciliations • Manage daily responsibilities and workload distribution across the AP team • Document, maintain, and enforce AP policies and procedures • Continuously evaluate and enhance AP workflows and systems • Investigate any AP errors promptly and implement corrective actions • Ensure all AP processes are completed accurately for month-end close • Perform year-end reporting and support audit requirements as needed • Regularly review AP aging reports to resolve long-outstanding invoices • Provide hands-on support and coverage across all areas of AP operations

• Lead the functional design, configuration, testing, and deployment of SAP Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) solutions within the SAP S/4HANA or ECC Finance (FI) module • Serve as the functional lead and primary point of contact for AR/AP workstreams, managing scope, deliverables, and stakeholder alignment across the engagement • Analyze and translate federal financial management requirements – including vendor payment processing, invoice management, cash application, and collections – into functional design specifications and system configuration • Configure and maintain core AR/AP components including customer and vendor master data, payment terms, dunning procedures, automatic payment programs, and cash discount processing • Oversee the design and configuration of purchase-to-pay (P2P) and order-to-cash (O2C) process integration touchpoints between FI-AP/AR and SAP MM, SD, and Treasury modules • Lead requirements-gathering workshops, solution design sessions, and user acceptance testing (UAT) with federal Finance and Accounting stakeholders • Provide oversight and guidance to junior consultants on the AR/AP workstream, ensuring quality of deliverables and adherence to project standards • Develop and maintain functional design documents, configuration workbooks, test scripts, and end-user training materials for all AR/AP components • Support period-end and year-end financial closing activities including AR/AP aging analysis, open item clearing, and balance reconciliation • Ensure all financial configurations remain compliant with federal accounting standards (USSGL, FASAB), agency-specific fiscal policies, and security protocols applicable to the classified operating environment

• Lead, mentor, and develop AP Clerks, managing workload distribution, performance standards, and professional growth • Manage the AP inbox, ensuring vendor and internal inquiries are responded to within 24 hours and routed appropriately • Establish clear expectations, accountability metrics, and standard operating procedures for the AP team • Evaluate current systems and implement AP automation tools to streamline invoice capture, coding, approval workflows, and payment execution • Drive adoption of AI-based solutions for invoice classification, duplicate detection, 3-way matching, and exception handling • Develop and monitor KPIs (cycle time, straight-through processing rate, error rate) to measure efficiency gains and identify bottlenecks • Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the AP function, reducing manual touchpoints and increasing throughput • Manage all payment runs including ACH, wire, virtual card, and check, ensuring accuracy, proper authorization, and timely execution • Partner with Operations to allocate available funds to open AP bills based on company operational needs and cash position • Optimize payment terms strategy including early pay discounts and vendor financing opportunities • Enforce payment controls, segregation of duties, and fraud prevention protocols in coordination with Finance leadership • Manage COGS and OPEX coding accuracy across GL accounts and departments on the income statement • Review actual versus budget for COGS and expenses, initiating corrections as appropriate and escalating variances • Ensure all AP transactions and accruals are posted in accordance with the published close schedule • Maintain and distribute the vendor master list, including GL account and departmental coding • Support external audit processes by preparing AP-related schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation; serve as primary AP liaison to external auditors and respond to auditor inquiries in a timely manner • Serve as primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on vendor issues and payment inquiries • Oversee vendor onboarding, W-9/1099 compliance, and vendor master data integrity • Manage company credit card program and expense reporting policy, ensuring compliance and timely reconciliation

Role Description The AP Specialist is responsible for overseeing an inbox and monitoring various requests regarding payments, as well as pulling invoices to be submitted to lenders on a weekly basis. This role provides timely responses to ad hoc requests regarding payments, re-issuances, returned payments, etc. Your Main Responsibilities: - Operations & Execution: - Research and resolve complex questions regarding payments. - Compile invoices and submit them to lenders. - Manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy. - Process Improvement & Continuous Improvement: - Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency of accounting processes. - Participate in system enhancements, process improvements, and documentation efforts. - Proactively identify risks, errors, or trends and recommend solutions to management. - Supervisory Responsibilities: Non-Supervisory Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required. - 1–3+ years of progressive AP experience. - Workday experience a plus. - Ability to research and analyze the status of payments. - High attention to detail. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Excellent organizational skills and ability to operate independently. Requirements - Internet speed minimum 30mbps: Needs to be Wired (Buy a dongle if no LAN port). - i5 11th Gen or higher. - Windows 11 / MacOS Catalina or higher. - Minimum of 8 GB RAM. - Private and quiet dedicated home office area (no roosters, dogs, children's noises in the background). - Back-ups in case of power or internet provider interruptions. - Good headset and webcam (preferably noise-canceling headset). Benefits - Competitive Salary — We offer a competitive salary that reflects the candidate’s experience, skills, and responsibilities. - Remote Work — This role is 100% remote, allowing flexibility and eliminating daily commute. - Paid Time Off — Standard leave entitlements (vacation, sick leave, vacation leave) for rest and well-being. - HMO Coverage — Company-provided HMO plan, offering access to medical services via accredited hospitals and clinics under a Health Maintenance Organization.