What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Information Systems Specialist - Accounts Payable position at Qcells Georgia, Inc.?
Description
SUMMARY
The Data & Information Systems Specialist will support the Accounts Payable (AP) function by optimizing systems, streamlining data processes, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data across platforms. This role serves as a key liaison between the AP team, IT, and other departments to ensure that data-driven processes are efficient, scalable, and aligned with Qcells’ financial compliance standards.
Responsibilities
SUMMARY
The Data & Information Systems Specialist will support the Accounts Payable (AP) function by optimizing systems, streamlining data processes, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data across platforms. This role serves as a key liaison between the AP team, IT, and other departments to ensure that data-driven processes are efficient, scalable, and aligned with Qcells’ financial compliance standards.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and improve AP-related systems and data flows (e.g., ERP, OCR platforms, vendor portals).
- Analyze and resolve data discrepancies in invoice processing and vendor records.
- Collaborate with IT and software vendors to troubleshoot system errors and implement improvements.
- Ensure data integrity between AP systems and the general ledger.
- Develop dashboards and reports for AP KPIs, vendor aging, payment status, and compliance metrics.
- Lead or assist in the automation of manual AP processes (e.g., invoice matching, approval workflows).
- Manage master data for AP, including vendor setup, banking details, and tax information.
- Support month-end close by preparing reconciliations and system reports.
- Participate in system upgrades, implementations, and UAT testing as needed.
- Train AP team members on new tools, system updates, and best practices for data entry.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 3 years of prior experience in Accounts Payable, finance systems, or data analysis.
- Bilingual (English, Korean) skills.
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.) strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with AP automation tools (e.g., Concur, Tipalti, Coupa, or similar).
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas); experience with SQL or Power BI is a plus.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical teams.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- 5 years of experience working in a finance or AP systems role, ideally in a manufacturing or technology-driven company.
- Hands-on experience integrating ERP systems with third-party AP tools or automation platforms.
- Strong working knowledge of AP process controls, SOX compliance, and audit readiness.
- Experience with large data sets, data cleansing, and root cause analysis of financial discrepancies.
- Experience working on cross-functional projects involving IT, finance, and procurement teams.