Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
We are looking for an ERP Project Manager to join a contract engagement in Plano, Texas. This position is suited for a detail-oriented individual who can connect accounting operations, systems knowledge, and project execution to improve accounts payable performance in a fast-paced environment. The role will partner with finance, operations, and technology teams to strengthen workflows, support automation efforts, and help deliver sustainable process improvements.
Responsibilities:
- Lead initiatives that improve accounts payable operations by identifying inefficiencies and introducing practical workflow enhancements.
- Coordinate project activities tied to ERP-related improvements, including planning, tracking milestones, and keeping deliverables on schedule.
- Support testing efforts for system changes by validating results, documenting defects, and following issues through resolution.
- Investigate processing exceptions involving invoices, coding, approvals, and routing to maintain timely and accurate transaction flow.
- Create and maintain clear process documentation, operating procedures, and control records to support consistency and compliance.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders across accounting, finance, operations, and technology to address gaps and align business needs with system capabilities.
- Analyze transactional and workflow data to uncover opportunities for better accuracy, efficiency, and operational performance.
- Assist with user adoption activities by preparing training support materials, answering process questions, and reinforcing new ways of working.
- Monitor workflow activity and exception trends, contributing to reporting and post-implementation stabilization efforts.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and transformation projects involving AP automation, system enhancements, and operational excellence goals.
- At least 5 years of experience in accounts payable, accounting, finance, or a related business operations function.
- Strong knowledge of end-to-end AP processing, including invoice handling, coding structures, approval flows, and reconciliations.
- Experience supporting ERP implementations, AP automation initiatives, workflow improvements, or business process optimization projects.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving ability with a strong focus on detail and accuracy.
- Proven experience documenting business processes, procedures, and standard operating practices.
- Advanced Excel capabilities, including PivotTables, formulas, and data analysis techniques.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.