Financial Specialist

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Job Title: Financial Specialist

Location: Remote (Prefers: Candidates that are local to the Kansas City area)

Duration: 09 Months on W2 Contract

Must Haves:

• Attention to Detail: Candidates must demonstrate a keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy and quality in their work.
• Ability to Work Independently and Take Initiative: The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, able to work autonomously, and proactively address tasks and challenges.
• Intermediate Knowledge of SAP, Ariba, Excel, and Teams: Proficiency in these tools is essential for managing various tasks and collaborating effectively.
• Microsoft Excel and SharePoint Knowledge: Strong skills in Excel for data analysis and SharePoint for document management are required.

Job Description:

• The Financial Specialist is responsible for performing clerical tasks related to purchase orders and accounts payable transactions. This position involves creating purchase orders, verifying invoices, and maintaining accurate records of the purchase order activity.
• Create purchase orders by verifying proposals for accuracy and pricing.
• Ensure proper approval of all requisitions as they move through the procurement process.
• Communicate with vendors about purchase order status or changes.
• Ensure proper documentation is maintained for all purchase orders and invoice approvals.
• Process payments in a timely manner.
• Analyze and solve invoice discrepancies.
• Review and ensure proper approval of invoices for payment.
• Prior experience with automated accounting systems is preferred, prior experience with the Ariba SAP system is a plus.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Organization Skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative

Education & Work Experience:

• Associate Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3-5 years AR & AP accounting experience