Contract-Accounts Payable Specialist

MSC Cruises • Fort Lauderdale, FL

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Contractor will provide day-to-day AP support while the department prepares for and transitions to the new SAP ERP system. Prior to the January 2027 go-live, responsibilities will include invoice and purchase order processing, payment support, reconciliations, discrepancy resolution, and implementation support. Following go-live, the role will focus primarily on AP discrepancy research and resolution, along with other departmental support as needed. This is a hybrid position requiring employees to work from the Fort Lauderdale office four days per week (Monday through Thursday), with the option to work remotely on Fridays.

Requirements

• AP, accounting, or invoice processing experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and follow-up skills.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and PivotTables.
• ERP/AP system experience; SAP preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
• US Passport or US Permanent Resident

Nice To Haves

• SAP experience

Responsibilities

• Post purchase orders and invoices accurately and timely in the current ERP system.
• Initiate payments to vendors via ACH, wire, and check.
• Reconcile Accounts Payable ledgers and investigate and resolve outstanding differences.
• Follow up with internal departments to obtain missing purchase orders, approvals, receipts, or other required documentation.
• Track outstanding discrepancies and follow up regularly to ensure timely resolution.
• Provide general back-office and Accounts Payable support based on the department’s needs and priorities.
• Assist with maintaining accurate documentation and records to support the SAP transition and ongoing AP operations.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, including issues involving invoices, POs, receipts, and supporting documentation.
• Review blocked, parked, and unresolved invoices and identify required actions for resolution.
• Follow up with internal departments and vendors to obtain missing information, approvals, corrected invoices, or credit memos.
• Identify recurring issues and communicate trends or process concerns to management.
• Perform AP reconciliations and provide ongoing AP support as needed.
• Support additional AP projects and departmental priorities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed