Jr. Accounts Payable Consultant

Aquent is excited to partner with a globally recognized leader transforming how millions experience digital content. In this dynamic role, you will have a direct, tangible impact on the organization's financial backbone by helping drive a major financial transformation initiative. By implementing and refining a state-of-the-art invoice automation and OCR solution, you will streamline international operations, empower team members through training, and establish scalable end-to-end processes that elevate the efficiency and accuracy of global financial workflows.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented financial professional to join a critical team at the forefront of a major operational evolution. You will play a key role in stabilizing post-implementation operations, configuring advanced automation tools, and ensuring seamless financial processing across diverse international markets. This is an exceptional opportunity to collaborate cross-functionally, solve complex discrepancies, and contribute directly to a culture of continuous improvement within a fast-paced, cutting-edge environment.

What You'll Do

• Champion the successful implementation and configuration of an advanced Accounts Payable automation solution, actively participating in business process workshops, testing phases (SIT/UAT), and meticulous master data validation.
• Execute end-to-end supplier invoice processing, encompassing purchase order matching, non-PO coding, credit memo management, and efficient resolution of exceptions across diverse international operations.
• Proactively monitor automation system performance, identify and flag potential errors, and continuously refine processing rules to significantly reduce manual intervention and enhance efficiency.
• Design and deliver engaging training programs for the team, focusing on new invoice workflows, effective exception handling, and optimal queue management.
• Develop and meticulously maintain comprehensive end-to-end process documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure clarity and consistency.
• Investigate and swiftly resolve invoice discrepancies, matching failures, and routing exceptions, maintaining smooth financial operations.
• Oversee timely vendor payments, ensure the integrity of financial records, and provide crucial support for month-end closing activities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to continuously refine and optimize financial processes, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Play a key role in post-go-live stabilization efforts, working closely with internal teams and external consultants to ensure seamless operational transition.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• 2-5 years of dedicated experience in accounts payable or a similar financial operational role.
• Demonstrated proficiency with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, or Coupa.
• Active participation in a system implementation, User Acceptance Testing (UAT) phase, or a broader technology rollout.
• Strong ability to effectively train colleagues and develop clear, concise documentation.
• Exceptional detail-orientation, with proven experience in multi-currency and multi-country invoice processing environments.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills, crucial for navigating a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to work independently, troubleshoot issues effectively, and thrive under deadline constraints, especially during critical financial closing periods.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with specific ERP systems like Coupa or NetSuite.
• Direct familiarity with invoice automation tools leveraging optical character recognition (OCR) technology.