AP and Procure-to-Pay Consultant

Accounts Payable (AP) and Procure-to-Pay(P2P) Consultant A client of ours is looking for an Accounts Payable (AP) and Procure-to-Pay(P2P) Consultant for a short-term engagement focused on evaluating, enhancing, and optimizing end-to-end Accounts Payable and Procure-to-Pay operations. This role will take a hands-on approach to assessing current processes, identifying operational inefficiencies, implementing improvements, and establishing scalable procedures that support long-term business objectives. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in AP and P2P operations, process transformation, workflow optimization, and cross-functional collaboration. Experience with SAP Ariba and Procure-to-Pay implementations is highly desirable.

Accounts Payable (AP) and Procure-to-Pay(P2P) Consultant

• Evaluate end-to-end Accounts Payable and Procure-to-Pay processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, control gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Improve and streamline workflows across purchasing, purchase orders, goods receipts, invoice processing, approvals, payments, and vendor management.
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, Procurement, IT, Tax, Supplier Master Data, and Accounts Payable teams to resolve operational challenges and implement process improvements.
• Analyze Ariba and operational data, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations to enhance performance and efficiency.
• Support SAP Ariba optimization efforts, including troubleshooting, workflow enhancements, and process improvements.
• Strengthen internal controls, compliance, and process consistency across AP and P2P functions.
• Create and maintain process documentation, workflow maps, standard operating procedures, and best practices.
• Lead the implementation of sustainable solutions that improve accuracy, efficiency, and overall business operations.
• Drive issue resolution and process optimization initiatives while ensuring successful adoption by key stakeholders.
• Deliver practical, hands-on support and ensure processes, controls, and documentation remain effective after project completion.

Skills/Qualifications of Accounts Payable (AP) and Procure-to-Pay(P2P) Consultant

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Strong experience supporting Accounts Payable and end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes, including POs, invoices, goods receipts, approvals, payments, and supplier management.
• Proven success identifying process gaps, implementing workflow improvements, and optimizing AP/P2P operations.
• Experience with SAP Ariba, including data analysis, troubleshooting, workflow optimization, and process improvement initiatives.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations to drive operational efficiencies.
• Experience partnering with Finance, Accounting, Procurement, IT, Tax, Supplier Master Data, and Accounts Payable teams.
• Strong process documentation, workflow mapping, problem-solving, and communication skills; experience with SOX controls and indirect tax is a plus.
• Prior SAP Ariba implementation experience and experience in a Manager, Senior Manager, or higher-level AP, Procurement, or Finance Operations role are highly preferred.

If you are interested in this or similar Accounts Payable (AP) and Procure-to-Pay Consultant roles, please contact Bernadette Komatick at 484.254.9060 for additional information and reference JO# 03710-0013498389