Accounts Payable

Cognizant • Austin, TX • 2h ago

The Accounts Payable is responsible for creating, maintaining, and updating vendor records within the PeopleSoft ERP system. The role ensures vendor information is accurate, complete, and compliant with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Location - Remote (based in College Station, TX)

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm CST

In this role, you will:

-Create, maintain, and update vendor records in the PeopleSoft ERP system.

-Validate vendor information including bank details, tax forms, address, and compliance documents to ensure accuracy and confirm proper documentation is archived.

-Collaborate with Procurement, Accounts Payable, and business stakeholders to resolve vendor setup issues, discrepancies, and prevent vendor entries.

-Conduct periodic data audits to maintain vendor master data integrity, identify anomalies, and support cleanup initiatives.

-Ensure adherence to internal controls, SOX requirements, and data-governance standards while meeting SLA commitments for vendor setup and updates.

-Ensure process guidelines are followed and met as documented.

-Follow all documented process guidelines and contribute to meeting productivity, quality, and accuracy targets.

-Proactively raise process issues to the process lead or team lead as needed.

-Respond to process-related questions, expedite requests, and escalate matters requiring additional support.

-Uphold organizational security practices and compliance standards.

-Provide regular status updates and reporting to leadership.

-Perform additional duties as assigned.

What you need to have to be considered:

-High school diploma or equivalent.

-Proficiency with major ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.

-Strong organizational and time management skills

-Excellent attention to detail and effective communication skills

These will help you stand out:

-Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related fields.

-PeopleSoft ERP experience

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

We are excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Do not hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Hourly Rate and Other Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position is between $18.00 - $20.00 per hour depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

-Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

-Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

-401(k) plan and contributions

-Long-term/Short-term Disability

-Paid Parental Leave

-Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The hourly rate, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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