Level Of Experience: Mid-LevelEmployment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens Or GC Holders Only)Work days/hours: 8AM - 5PMPosition : Accounts Payable AccountantLocation : San Antonio, TXDuration : 6 MonthsTotal Hours/week : 40.00Shift : 1ST ShiftClient: Medical Device CompanyJob Category: Accounting/FinanceJob DescriptionThe AP Accountant is responsible for the reconciliation of the AP Aging account from the sub-ledger to the general ledger.The AP Accountant will also participate in SOX testing and special projects.This position will be responsible for interacting and communicating with respective stakeholders and collaborating with various teams.They will assist in the preparation of ad-hoc reports, as necessary.A person in this position is responsible to ensure that the assigned day-to-day operations are carried out in accordance with established accounting principles, policies and objectives (FASB and GAAP).Main ResponsibilitiesReconciliation of the AP Aging account from the sub-ledger to the general ledgerAssist in the preparation of ad-hoc reports, as necessaryInteract and communicate with the respective stakeholders.Participate in SOX testing and special projectsMay perform other duties as requiredEnsure timely and accurate processing of general accounting activities in accordance with month and year end reporting deadlinesMay participate in process improvement activities for assigned team, assigned function or across functionsEnsure that all processes and policies are compliant with Internal Audit and Sarbanes-Oxley control requirementsAbility to identify areas of issue and provide resolutionAbility to work in a self-directed manner with little direct supervisionContinuous Improvement mindset in researching and assessing standardized work flow procedures and policiesRequired EducationBBA, BA or BS degree in Accounting or Finance is requiredRequired ExperienceMinimum of 3+ years in General AccountingExperience of working in complex Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) environment, (i.e. SAP, Oracle) - in the areas of Material Management, Finance and / or Logistics preferredFluent English requiredPreferred ExperienceBilingual in English / Spanish or English / French a plusKnowledge/SkillsIT systems including SAP or related ERP system, Microsoft Office SuiteAccounts PayableData entry / data processing experienceStrong customer service and communication skillsAbility to assess prioritiesAbility to take ownership, think independently and perform tasks with minimal supervisionTeamwork and collaborationStrong analytical / problem solving skills, must be able to identify trends & determine the root cause of variancesWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office#J-18808-Ljbffr