Description

Job Id: 60513

This Role is a Hybrid Model.
Brand Marketing Operations Specialist
Our client is seeking a Brand Marketing Operations Specialist to assist their organization in Beaverton, Oregon. As Brand Marketing Operations Specialist, you will help drive critical processes, focusing primarily on the contract-to-payment process while taking on other responsibilities as needed. This role will be responsible for tracking contracts from initiation to full signature, and the creation and management of POs, placing a keen eye on the appropriate accounting treatments required. They will perform timely expense recognition through accurate receipts in preparation for the monthly accruals and actuals reporting. This role will work closely with various teams – including Brand Marketing, Controlling, Legal and Finance – to align on strategy, ensure process alignment and drive efficiency as it pertains to spend and ensure that all purchases are accounted for to enable accurate forecasting. Mastering and executing the fundamentals will be critical and your ability to operate in a very dynamic environment and work effectively with a variety of stakeholders will be crucial.
We’re looking for an individual who is eager to grow and explore other areas of marketing through this position. Beyond the core responsibilities of vendor management outlined above, there will be plenty of opportunities to learn about the brand marketing organization and build relationships by taking on incremental responsibilities within the brand marketing operations team.

Brand Marketing Operations Specialist Responsibilities
Manages spend request processing, purchase order execution, and invoice administration.
Liaises contracts between the company’s Legal, functional teams and external partners to follow PO creation guidelines.
Identifies and provides immediate resolution on internal customer issues utilizing existing tools and systems.
Triage more complex issues to appropriate Procurement, Accounting, Legal and/or finance team representatives. Expedite and escalate as appropriate.
Liaises with internal and external vendors to resolve procurement, billing and payment discrepancies maintaining and providing high-quality customer service. Identify and recommend process changes or solutions to prevent recurrence.
Utilize company procurement, financial, and accounting software systems (ie Airtable, Excel, Coupa, Aravo, SAP).
Partner with controlling team on accounting close tasks (accruals, prepaid, GR estimates).
Work with business to ensure POs are closed timely once complete.
Ensure close actuals are accurate and complete.
Prepare close report for Planning Director (I/O based)
Work directly with business on close expectations.
Communicate with Brand Planning Director on actuals and related impacts for forecast (or other FP&A related work streams).

Adhoc Support:
Advises staff on policies and procedures related to the procurement of goods and services, and the requirements for hiring service providers/consultants, including the review and approval requirements, vendor profile set-ups, and invoice processing.
Assist with special projects and reports as needed.

Brand Marketing Operations Specialist Qualifications
Excellent organizational, written and communication skills – an extreme attention to detail.
Experience working with software tools, such as Asana, Smartsheet, Sprinklr, Airtable, Google Sheets or Excel.
Proven ability and desire to solve problems and look for opportunities for improvement.
Experience with contract and vendor management, tracking contract deliverables, maintaining project documentation and artifacts, and performing procurement activities.
Demonstrated experience tracking, validating, and processing of invoices and payments.
Experience with and interest in business software and analysis tools (SAP or other ERP system a plus.).
Strong interpersonal skills in order to deal effectively with varied internal clients, management groups and external vendors.
Desire to improve existing and/or create new processes and tools to support the work.
Experience working in a fast-paced environment.

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting & 2 years experience in similar role – or 6 years experience in similar role without degree
At least 2 years of experience with procurement processes, administration, terminology, features of the software systems and error resolution methods is highly desired.

Compensation: Up to $38.73/hr. (DOE)

Benefits
Benefits are available to eligible VanderHouwen contractors and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.

About VanderHouwen
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide. Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws.

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