Oracle Cloud Accounts Payable (AP) Functional Lead

Job Title

Oracle Cloud Accounts Payable (AP) Functional Lead

Job Summary

Next Generation, Inc, an Equal-Opportunity Employer, is seeking an experienced Oracle Cloud Accounts Payable (AP) Functional Lead with strong hands-on expertise supporting and implementing Oracle Financials within Public Sector environments. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading Accounts Payable functional activities, gathering business requirements, designing and configuring solutions, and supporting end-to-end implementations for government and public sector clients. This is a hybrid role with 6 days on site required per month in the Northern Virginia/Washington DC area.

Job Responsibilities

• Requirements Gathering & Analysis – Work closely with Public Sector stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document functional requirements related to procure-to-pay (P2P) and accounts payable processes
• Solution Design & Configuration – Lead the design and configuration of Oracle Cloud Accounts Payable, including suppliers, invoices, payments, approvals, expense processing, and reporting, ensuring compliance with Public Sector accounting standards
• Implementation Support – Participate in and lead end-to-end implementation activities, including system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and go-live support
• Process Optimization – Identify opportunities to improve invoice processing, payment cycles, and overall accounts payable operations using Oracle best practices
• Training & Documentation – Develop user training materials, conduct training sessions, and provide post-go-live support to ensure successful end-user adoption
• Integration Management – Collaborate with technical teams to ensure seamless integration between Oracle Accounts Payable and related modules such as GL, Procurement, Purchasing, and Projects
• Compliance & Reporting – Ensure compliance with Public Sector regulations, audit requirements, and provide expertise in AP reporting, invoice reconciliation, and payment controls

Job Requirements

• 3–5+ years of experience with Oracle Accounts Payable, including participation in full lifecycle implementations
• Demonstrated experience supporting Public Sector Oracle implementations (federal, state, local government, or public agencies)
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes including invoice lifecycle, supplier management, payments, approvals, and expense processing
• In-depth knowledge of Oracle Cloud Financials, specifically Accounts Payable and General Ledger
• Experience in implementing IDR (Oracle Intelligent Document Recognition).
• Hands-on experience configuring Oracle Cloud AP to meet business and regulatory requirements
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to translate business requirements into functional solutions and collaborate effectively with technical teams
• Oracle Financials or Oracle Cloud certifications are a plus

Job Benefits:

Competitive FTE salary range based on experience, education, and geographical location (or hourly rate for contractors).

Benefits for full-time employees include:

• Paid time off
• Medical insurance
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• Life insurance
• STD/LTD Disability
• Paid holidays