Job#: 3037781

Job Description:

Client: Financial Services

Team: TBA

Job Title: Operational Accountant 2 / Supplier Enablement & Ariba Operations Specialist

Location: West Des Moines, IA (Jordan Creek Campus – primary) / Charlotte, NC (CIC – secondary) – Hybrid

Contract Length: 6 months (potential extension)

Pay Rate: $30 - $32 (OT40)

1. 2+ years of Operational Accounting or related experience
2. Experience with supplier operations, procurement systems, or data reconciliation
3. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to work independently

1. Experience with Ariba, PeopleSoft, or similar procurement/accounting systems
2. Experience with supplier onboarding or supplier lifecycle management
3. Strong attention to detail with data validation and system cleanup experience
4. Experience supporting UAT testing and documenting requirements
5. Strong communication skills with ability to support internal and external stakeholders

In this contingent resource assignment, you may: Participate in low to moderately complex initiatives and identify opportunities for process improvements within Operational Accounting. Review and analyze basic or tactical Operational Accounting assignments or challenges that require research and evaluation related to low-to-medium risk deliverables. Present recommendations for resolving moderately complex situations and exercise independent judgment while developing understanding of policies, procedures, and compliance requirements. Provide information to client personnel in Operational Accounting.

• Process supplier setup and maintenance requests (e.g., Early Pay Discounts, Virtual Cards)
• Support supplier onboarding activities within Ariba and transition from PeopleSoft
• Maintain accurate supplier records and ensure compliance with system standards

• Monitor and resolve discrepancies between Ariba and PeopleSoft systems
• Analyze mismatch reports and perform data validation and correction
• Support system cleanup initiatives (inactive suppliers, missing records, etc.)

• Respond to inquiries from internal teams and external suppliers
• Troubleshoot escalated issues related to supplier records and system functionality
• Provide guidance on processes and best practices

• Participate in UAT testing, create test scripts, and validate system enhancements
• Identify risks and gaps in processes and recommend improvements
• Support documentation of procedures and training materials

• Partner with cross-functional teams (Procurement, AP, Sourcing, Contracts, Business Groups)
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure successful onboarding and transaction enablement
• Manage multiple priorities and workstreams with minimal supervision

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