Supply Chain Acounts Payable / Procure-to-Pay Analyst I

Duke Energy Corporation•Charlotte, SC

1d•Remote

About The Position

This is an entry-level position on Duke Energy’s Vendor Master team within the Accounts Payable/Procure-to-Pay organization. The team processes invoice and payment transactions across multiple ERP systems, supports credit card transactions, and maintains the enterprise vendor master file while complying with tax reporting requirements and internal controls. Candidates with demonstrated relevant experience, skills, and knowledge may be considered for an Analyst II position. The position supports day-to-day Accounts Payable operations, including vendor master records, 1099 reporting, supplier and internal customer inquiries, payment and credit card data, expense management, audit research, and rate case analysis. It requires a thorough understanding of SAP Ariba, Maximo, PeopleSoft, CAPS, the procure-to-pay lifecycle, and related business processes. The analyst is expected to identify root causes, communicate findings and resolutions, research complex issues, and contribute to process improvements. Work is performed remotely after the onboarding period, from a virtual location in North Carolina or South Carolina within a reasonable commute of Duke Energy Plaza in Charlotte, NC. The position is in a general office environment and involves extensive computer and keyboard use. Occasional overtime and possible after-hours response may be required. Travel is not required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, or another related degree.
One year of related work experience.
In lieu of the bachelor's degree and one year of related work experience: high school diploma or GED and five years of related work experience.
Thorough understanding of SAP Ariba, Maximo, PeopleSoft, CAPS, the procure-to-pay lifecycle, and related business processes.
Strong system knowledge and excellent communication skills when interacting with peers, customers, and stakeholders.
Ability to identify root causes, communicate findings clearly, and facilitate timely resolution of inquiries and issues.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, or another related degree.
Proven experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
Analytical, business acumen, and customer service skills.
Prior exception resolution experience.
Solid understanding of the Accounts Payable function and its relationship to the overall Supply Chain process.
Knowledge of Accounts Payable processes, including invoice processing, vendor maintenance, payments, expense management, and compliance requirements.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong problem-solving and issue resolution capabilities.
Ability to work independently and effectively within a team environment.
Prioritization, organization, and time management skills.
Ability to apply analytical, interpretative, evaluative, and critical thinking skills to objectively assess options and make sound business decisions.
Strong analytical and data research skills.
Motivation, initiative, and ability to independently manage workload and drive results.
Experience leveraging Microsoft Copilot, AI-powered tools, and automation technologies to improve productivity, research capabilities, knowledge management, and business processes.
Ability to identify continuous improvement opportunities, analyze root causes, and implement process enhancements that improve efficiency, controls, customer experience, and operational effectiveness.
Experience evaluating and improving business processes through data analysis, automation, reporting tools, and emerging technologies.
Ability to adapt to changing business needs and support digital transformation initiatives in the procure-to-pay and supply chain environment.

Responsibilities

Provide financial, accounting, and business management analytical support to a defined customer group and departmental peers.
Serve as a resource for technical and functional support.
Provide guidance and assistance related to supply chain management inquiries and issues.
Validate and approve vendor master file updates, ensuring accurate payment classification for 1099 reporting and protecting banking information from fraud and unauthorized changes.
Ensure data integrity and process controls across all business units.
Resolve supplier and internal customer issues, research requests, and escalations.
Research and correct invoice exceptions related to accounting, finance, and inventory discrepancies, and assist with root cause analysis.
Validate and maintain outgoing payments, correct payment errors, and recover funds when necessary, working with Treasury, suppliers, and banking partners.
Validate and maintain credit card payment and expense management system information and compliance.
Communicate root cause assessments and issue resolutions to internal and external stakeholders.
Support research and data analysis requests related to invoices, expenses, and payments.
Support internal and external audit requests and rate case documentation requests.
Identify root causes and recommend solutions based on research findings and analysis.
Evaluate SAP Ariba exception management and procurement processes to identify continuous improvement opportunities.
Recommend and implement process enhancements to streamline procurement operations, reduce invoice cycle times, and improve supplier and customer experience.