Senior AP & Vendor Master Data Specialist

Dairy Farmers of America; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking an Accounts Payable Vendor Master Data Analyst to maintain vendor records in SAP and ensure accurate tax and payment data. You will collaborate with Procurement and Master Data to support vendor implementations and issue resolution.

You will verify payment data, handle ACH/NOC issues, and help guide SAP exception processing. Strong data accuracy and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 2 to 5 years of accounts payable disbursement experience or related work experience.
• Experience working in a shared services environment, using SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all Accounts Payable vendor data within DFA systems and maintain vendor tax information.
• Coordinate vendor implementation with Procurement, Master Data, and locations.
• Verify that vendor payment data has been validated per procedures.
• Review and correct vendor master data for ACH returns and NOC notifications.
• Guide SAP exception processing records flagged by AP Specialists to the vendor helpdesk.
• Serve as primary contact for AP vendor questions in SAP for data creation and maintenance.
• Analyze and reconcile 1099 data and IRS filings in a timely manner.
• Validate vendor data imports for new locations and coordinate with Master Data.
• Approve and recommend changes in vendor data and AP processes.
• Create and maintain written policies for SAP vendor master data maintenance.
• Build and manage relationships and communicate with AP leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking an Accounts Payable Vendor Master Data Analyst to maintain vendor records in SAP and ensure accurate tax and payment data. You will collaborate with Procurement and Master Data to support vendor implementations and issue resolution.

You will verify payment data, handle ACH/NOC issues, and help guide SAP exception processing. Strong data accuracy and communication are essential.