·     Interpret terms and conditions of multiple Power Generation service contracts.

·     Verifying service invoices are applied to the appropriate purchase orders, are using the approved/contracted rates, and have proper supporting documentation prior to invoice approval.

·     Addressing invoice reconciliation issues as needed, including creating PO revisions and processing invoice holds.

·     Auditing contractor labor and material requisition timesheets in the Labor Rate Module of Maximo for all MPC generating facilities in accordance with the Southern Company Maintenance and Modification Agreement (SCMMA).

·     Providing backup coverage to Contract Support Specialists as needed. 

·     Responsible for training labor rate contractors with onboarding and the Maximo timesheet process, including required invoice supporting documentation.

·     Meet with vendors and contractors to build and maintain positive work relationships to foster consistency in contractor billing practices.

·     Ability to strategically think, problem solve, and analyze to Identify and deliver gaps within the invoices approval process and implement solutions.

·     Build and maintaining positive working relationships with internal Contract Administrators (project leads, system owners, etc.) to influence changes and efficiencies reflecting the invoice process.

·     Submit monthly unrecorded liabilities to the financial department; reconcile previous unrecorded liabilities for all MPC generating plants.

·     Participate in internal and external audits.

·     Must be able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience Requirements:

• Experience in invoice processing (labor and/or third party) or Business-related degree strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of union agreements strongly preferred, SCMMA is a plus.
• Maximo Labor Rate knowledge preferred – preferably MPC/APC/GPC systems. Knowledge of POs, PO Revisions, etc. a plus.
• Experience with Accounting software - Oracle is a plus.
• Experience in Timekeeping (Labor and Third Party) in an industrial setting is a plus.
• Knowledge of contracts – billing documentation requirements in an industrial setting. Contractor invoicing/purchasing experience a plus.
• Experience working with Southern Company (or working with a Contractor working for Southern Company) is a plus.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment is desired.
• Experience working with Contract Compliance is desired.
• Experience analyzing data and providing trends and reports is desired.  
• Experience developing reports and presentations for management is desired.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:  

Proficiency in the following areas is required:

• Accounting/Auditing knowledge and skills
• Taking initiative/self-directed
• Organizational skills (Ability to multi-task.)  
• Time management (Ability to meet deadlines.)
• Analytical skills (Continuous Improvement/Process Improvement)
• Oral communication
• Detailed oriented
• Written communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Customer focused
• Computer skills

Proficient in the use of the following computer software is required:

·     Word  

·     Excel (Advanced Level including creating pivot tables, reports, etc.)

Proficient in the use of the following computer software is preferred:

·     Enterprise Solutions (Maximo, MRS, Oracle) desired.