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The Accounts Payable Specialist serves as a subject matter expert for accounts payable processes, systems, and policies, supporting multiple business units across the organization. This role is responsible for providing exceptional service to internal and external customers by resolving complex invoice, payment, supplier, and system-related issues while ensuring the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions.

MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three or more years of accounts payable, accounting, finance, or related business experience.
• Proficiency with computerized financial systems and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with suppliers, business partners, and employees at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive working relationships while providing a high level of customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing responsibilities, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet established deadlines.
• Effective analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to research issues, identify solutions, and make sound business decisions.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, processes, and business needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated initiative and willingness to learn new systems, processes, and responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy when processing financial transactions and maintaining records.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle Fusion or other enterprise financial systems.
• Knowledge of accounts payable controls, supplier master data maintenance, tax compliance, and invoice processing best practices.
• Experience participating in process improvement initiatives, system testing, or implementation activities.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for accounts payable processes, systems, policies, and procedures, providing guidance and support to internal and external stakeholders.
• Research, analyze, and resolve complex invoice, payment, supplier, and policy-related issues while ensuring timely and accurate resolution.
• Support the integrity and maintenance of supplier master data, including supplier setup, updates, and ongoing governance activities in accordance with company standards and internal controls.
• Collaborate with business partners, information technology teams, and system support groups to test, validate, and implement ERP system enhancements, upgrades, and process improvements.
• Participate in system testing activities by documenting business requirements, executing test scenarios, validating results, and assisting with issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, internal controls, and regulatory requirements while promoting consistent application of accounts payable practices.
• Perform month-end and year-end accounts payable activities, including reconciliations, reporting, account analysis, and resolution of outstanding transactions.
• Analyze accounts payable data, reports, and trends to identify discrepancies, recommend solutions, and support continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Provide support and training to team members and business partners regarding accounts payable processes, systems, and best practices.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers, business partners, and cross-functional teams to support efficient business operations and deliver a high level of customer service.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, enhance controls, and leverage technology to streamline accounts payable processes.
• Perform additional responsibilities and special projects as assigned.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for accounts payable processes, systems, policies, and procedures, providing guidance and support to internal and external stakeholders.
• Research, analyze, and resolve complex invoice, payment, supplier, and policy-related issues while ensuring timely and accurate resolution.
• Support the integrity and maintenance of supplier master data, including supplier setup, updates, and ongoing governance activities in accordance with company standards and internal controls.
• Collaborate with business partners, information technology teams, and system support groups to test, validate, and implement ERP system enhancements, upgrades, and process improvements.
• Participate in system testing activities by documenting business requirements, executing test scenarios, validating results, and assisting with issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, internal controls, and regulatory requirements while promoting consistent application of accounts payable practices.
• Perform month-end and year-end accounts payable activities, including reconciliations, reporting, account analysis, and resolution of outstanding transactions.
• Analyze accounts payable data, reports, and trends to identify discrepancies, recommend solutions, and support continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Provide support and training to team members and business partners regarding accounts payable processes, systems, and best practices.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers, business partners, and cross-functional teams to support efficient business operations and deliver a high level of customer service.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, enhance controls, and leverage technology to streamline accounts payable processes.
• Perform additional responsibilities and special projects as assigned.