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

Duke Energy; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy in Charlotte, NC is seeking an entry-level Accounts Payable professional to manage vendor master records, support 1099 reporting, and respond to supplier inquiries. You will gain exposure to SAP Ariba, Maximo, PeopleSoft, and CAPS within a robust P2P environment, enabling accurate processing of billions in invoice and payment transactions while upholding internal controls.

Strong communication and analytical skills will help you resolve issues, support audits, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related, 1 year relevant work experience; strong in AP processes.
• Experience with vendor master maintenance and 1099 workflows is preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office and data analysis for audits and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain vendor master records and data integrity.
• Support 1099 reporting processes and inquiries from suppliers and internal teams.
• Validate payment files and assist with exception resolution and auditing.

Skills

Vendor Master Records

1099 Reporting

Accounts Payable

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

Tools

SAP Ariba

Maximo

PeopleSoft

CAPS

Job description

Position Summary

Accounts Payable is responsible for ensuring that more than $30 billion in invoice and payment transactions are processed accurately through multiple ERP systems, providing oversight and guidance for approximately $2 billion in credit card transactions, and maintaining the vendor master file for approximately 20,000 active vendors across the Duke Energy enterprise while ensuring compliance with tax reporting requirements and internal controls.

This is an entry‑level position within our Vendor Master team in the AP/P2P organization. However, candidates with demonstrated experience, skills, and relevant knowledge may be considered for an Analyst II position.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining vendor master records.
• Supporting 1099 reporting processes.
• Responding to supplier and internal customer inquiries.
• Resolving issues and fulfilling research requests.
• Maintaining and validating payment files.
• Maintaining and validating credit card payment data.
• Supporting expense management processes.
• Researching expense and payment data to support internal and external audit requests.
• Performing research and analysis in support of rate case requirements.

This position requires a thorough understanding of SAP Ariba, Maximo, PeopleSoft, and CAPS, as well as a strong knowledge of the procure-to-pay (P2P) lifecycle and related business processes.

The successful candidate must demonstrate strong system knowledge and excellent communication skills when interacting with peers, customers, and stakeholders. They are expected to effectively identify root causes, communicate findings clearly, and facilitate the timely resolution of inquiries and issues. Additionally, this individual should possess strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, enabling them to investigate complex issues, identify process improvement opportunities, and contribute to the continuous enhancement of Accounts Payable operations.

Supports Departmental Systems and Processes

• 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.

Performs Complex Transactional Tasks to Support Daily Operations

• Validate and approve vendor master file updates, ensuring accurate payment classification for 1099 reporting purposes and maintaining controls that protect 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, while assisting with root cause analysis to permanently resolve issues.
• Validate and maintain outgoing payments, ensuring payment errors are corrected and funds are recovered when necessary.
• Validate and maintain credit card payment and expense management system information and compliance.

Performs Data Analysis, Root Cause Investigations, and Communication of Resolutions

• Clearly 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.
• Support rate case documentation requests.
• Identify root causes and recommend solutions based on research findings and analysis.

Drives Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate SAP Ariba exception management and procurement processes to identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Recommend and implement process enhancements designed to streamline procurement operations, reduce invoice cycle times, and improve the overall supplier and customer experience.

Required/Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Supply Chain Management or Other Related Degree.
• 1 year related work experience.
• In lieu of Bachelor's degree(s) AND 1 year(s) related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 5 year(s) related work experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Supply Chain Management or Other Related Degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience with the Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Proven 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.
• Demonstrated 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.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and data research skills.
• Motivated self-starter with the 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.
• Demonstrated 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 the use of data analysis, automation, reporting tools, and emerging technologies.
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs and support ongoing digital transformation initiatives within the procure-to-pay and supply chain environment.

Working Conditions

Virtual Mobility Classification – Work will be performed from a remote location after the onboarding period. However, virtual employees should live within a reasonable commute to a Duke Energy facility and must live within a footprint state of Duke Energy (NC, SC, FL, OH, KY, IN) or the DC metro area.

This work is to be performed at a virtual location in North Carolina or South Carolina that is within a reasonable commute to the Duke Energy Plaza in Charlotte, NC.

General office environment.

Possible after-hours response required.

Overtime may be required on occasion.

Extensive keyboarding and computer use.

Travel Requirements Not required.

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable).

No Represented/Union Position.

No Visa Sponsored Position.

No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position.

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

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