We are hiring a Senior Accounts Payable AP Specialist to join our Source to Settle StS team in an internal permanent position You will be supporting different projects customer enhancements new company code plant deployments and multi market support This is a hands on role combining SAP configuration solution design production support testing documentation and end user enablement You will work closely with the Global Supplier Management Workplace Services GSM WS Value Team Finance Tax Compliance Master Data and IT teams and with external vendors as needed You will be responsible for Designing and shaping the global Accounts Payable SAP solution in line with GSM WS objectives and StS strategy Configuring and maintaining SAP AP functionality invoice verification payment runs vendor accounts bank interfaces settlements in ECC or S 4HANA and supporting different integrations or interfaces Delivering enhancements plant rollouts and AP-related projects end to end produce functional specs coordinate builds testing cutover and post go live support with internal teams and vendors Providing 2nd 3rd line production support investigate incidents perform root cause analysis apply fixes and restore service with minimal business impact Ensuring AP processes and solutions meet regulatory tax sustainability and quality requirements for the business and regulated environments Define execute functional and integration tests support UAT and create user guides and knowledge transfer documents Engaging stakeholders and managing vendor relationships gather requirements align expectations and oversee vendor deliverables and timelines Supporting change and release management using JIRA and ServiceNow SNOW or similar ITSM tools contribute to continuous improvement and master data governance Required Experience and Skills Bachelor s degree in Engineering IT Finance Accounting or related field 9 years strong technical experience in SAP ECC AP Settlements and banking interfaces SAP ECC or S 4HANA configuration experience required Integration experience with Direct Indirect procurement and related systems Ariba or Concur Solid understanding of finance and accounting principles relevant to AP Proven experience producing functional specs configuration guides and delivering enhancements or projects Solid testing and production support skills integration regression testing UAT root cause analysis Familiar with JIRA and ServiceNow SNOW Excellent English verbal and written communication able to manage multiple priorities and interact with senior stakeholders Experience coordinating with vendors and Application Maintenance support teams Nice to Have xRay or equivalent testing experience and familiarity with HP ALM Healthcare or pharmaceutical life sciences industry experience Experience with Agile methodology and tools Required Skills Accountability Accounts Payable Management Agile Methodology Data Engineering Data Visualization Design Applications Financial Economics Financial Management Knowledge Transfer Life Science Payment Handling Production Support SAP Configuration SAP FI Accounts Payable SAP Financial Accounting SAP HANA Administration SAP S 4HANA Software Configurations Software Development Software Development Life Cycle SDLC Solution Architecture Stakeholder Relationship Management System Designs System Integration TestingPreferred Skills Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck Co Inc Rahway NJ USA also known as Merck Sharp Dohme LLC Rahway NJ USA does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities All CVs resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place Where agency agreements are in place introductions are position specific Please no phone calls or emails Employee Status RegularRelocation VISA Sponsorship Travel Requirements Flexible Work Arrangements HybridShift Valid Driving License Hazardous Material s Job Posting End Date 12 19 2025A job posting is effective until 11 59 59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date Requisition ID R374347