SAP Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable (AR/AP) - Functional Managing Consultant

Bart & Associates, LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Bart & Associates, LLC is seeking an experienced SAP Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable (AR/AP) - Functional Managing Consultant to support a federal government client in a classified environment. You will lead critical AR/AP FI design, configuration, and sustainment, guiding junior consultants and ensuring compliance with federal standards.

The role requires deep SAP FI-AR/AP expertise, strong knowledge of USSGL and Treasury processes, and the ability to manage workstreams and deliverables

Qualifications

• Eight+ years of SAP Finance (FI) configuration and implementation focused on FI-AR and FI-AP.
• Five+ years supporting federal government clients or operating in regulated/classified environments.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Accounting, IT, Business Administration, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead functional design, configuration, testing, and deployment of SAP AR/AP in FI module.
• Act as functional lead for AR/AP workstreams, managing scope, deliverables, and stakeholder alignment.
• Translate federal financial management requirements into functional design specifications and configuration.
• Configure core AR/AP components: customer/vendor master data, payment terms, dunning, cash application.
• Oversee P2P and O2C touchpoints between FI-AP/AR and MM, SD, Treasury modules.
• Lead workshops, solution design sessions, and UAT with federal Finance stakeholders.
• Provide guidance to junior consultants on AR/AP workstream and deliverable quality.
• Create functional design docs, config workbooks, test scripts, and training materials.
• Support period-end closing activities including aging, open items, and reconciliations.
• Ensure configurations comply with USSGL, FASAB, and agency security policies in classified env.

Skills

SAP FI-AR

SAP FI-AP

S/4HANA Finance

P2P integration

O2C integration

Federal finance concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Tools

SAP FI-AR

SAP FI-AP

USSGL knowledge

Job description

Overview

SAP Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable (AR/AP) - Functional Managing Consultant

At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. Since 1988 we have delivered successful outcomes for our customers. We value employees who feel connected to B&A, recognizing successes and providing opportunities to learn and grow. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients and with each other as one team working toward a common vision.

Job Summary

B&A is seeking a SAP Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable (AR/AP) - Functional Managing Consultant to support a federal government client operating within a classified environment. The role leads the functional design, configuration, and sustainment of SAP FI AR and AP solutions to support accurate, compliant, and efficient financial operations across the enterprise. The ideal candidate brings deep functional expertise in SAP FI-AR/AP, strong knowledge of federal financial management requirements, and leadership to manage workstreams and guide junior consultants in delivering complex finance solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the functional design, configuration, testing, and deployment of SAP AR and AP solutions within the SAP S/4HANA or ECC Finance (FI) module
• Serve as the functional lead and primary point of contact for AR/AP workstreams, managing scope, deliverables, and stakeholder alignment across the engagement
• Analyze and translate federal financial management requirements— including vendor payment processing, invoice management, cash application, and collections— into functional design specifications and system configuration
• Configure and maintain core AR/AP components including customer and vendor master data, payment terms, dunning procedures, automatic payment programs, and cash discount processing
• Oversee the design and configuration of purchase-to-pay (P2P) and order-to-cash (O2C) process integration touchpoints between FI-AP/AR and SAP MM, SD, and Treasury modules
• Lead requirements-gathering workshops, solution design sessions, and user acceptance testing (UAT) with federal Finance and Accounting stakeholders
• Provide oversight and guidance to junior consultants on the AR/AP workstream, ensuring quality of deliverables and adherence to project standards
• Develop and maintain functional design documents, configuration workbooks, test scripts, and end-user training materials for all AR/AP components
• Support period-end and year-end financial closing activities including AR/AP aging analysis, open item clearing, and balance reconciliation
• Ensure all financial configurations remain compliant with federal accounting standards (USSGL, FASAB), agency-specific fiscal policies, and security protocols applicable to the classified operating environment

Education and Experience

• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in SAP Finance (FI) configuration and implementation with a focus on Accounts Receivable (FI-AR) and Accounts Payable (FI-AP)
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience supporting federal government clients or operating within regulated or classified environments
• Demonstrated proficiency in SAP FI-AR and FI-AP configuration including customer/vendor master data, payment programs, dunning, cash application, document management, and period-end closing procedures
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field

Required Skills

• Deep functional knowledge of SAP AR and AP including customer/vendor master data, payment runs, dunning, cash application, and document parking/posting
• Strong understanding of P2P and O2C end-to-end process flows and their integration with SAP MM, SD, and Treasury modules
• Experience leading AR/AP workstreams on SAP implementations or large-scale sustainment engagements, including managing junior consultant contributions
• Proficiency in federal financial management concepts including USSGL account structures, Treasury payment processing (e.g., IPP, PAM), and appropriations-based accounting
• Ability to gather, document, and validate business requirements from federal Finance and Accounting stakeholders and translate them into actionable system design
• Experience conducting functional workshops, fit-gap analysis, and solution design sessions with senior client personnel
• Proficiency in developing functional specifications, configuration workbooks, test scripts, and end-user training materials
• Strong communication and client-facing skills with the ability to present complex financial system concepts to both technical teams and senior Finance leadership
• Experience working within federal or highly regulated IT environments with adherence to strict security and compliance protocols

Desired Skills

• SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA Finance or SAP FI (Financials) certification
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA Central Finance, Universal Journal (ACDOCA), and the migration of classic FI-AR/AP configurations to S/4HANA
• Familiarity with SAP Treasury and Risk Management (TRM) or In-House Cash (IHC) as it relates to AR/AP cash positioning
• Knowledge of federal payment and disbursement compliance requirements including the Prompt Payment Act, IPERA, and IPAC transaction processing
• Experience supporting Agile or SAFe delivery methodologies within federal IT programs
• Prior experience on DOE, DOD, or other federal agency SAP Finance implementations

Security Clearance

• Active Top Secret (TS) or DOE Q clearance is required; eligibility for SCI access may be required depending on program assignment

More About B&A

Notable Clients: B&A serves federal, state, local government, private sector, and higher education clients. Notable clients include DHS, CBP, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.

Benefits and Programs

B&A offers multiple medical plans, including an HSA option, dental, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. Benefits also include paid time off, trainings, pet insurance, transit benefits, and access to a virtual exercise platform. 401(k) with company match.

The company supports employee engagement and wellness programs, mentorship, job shadowing, cross-training, Brand Ambassador program, Employee Assistance Program, and monthly teambuilding events.

EEO

B&A provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, in accordance with laws. EEO compliance extends to all locations and client sites.

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