Accounts Payable Associate

Department:

Status:

Benefits Eligible:

Hours Per Week:

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Fulltime, Dayshift Monday - Friday and this role will be primarily remote with occasional need to come onsite in WI, IL NC.

No relocation and no sponsorship or transfer of visa for this position now or in the future.

Pay Range:

Major Responsibilities:

• Independently manage and prioritize daily work to facilitate processing of invoices to suppliers to procure supplies, services, and capital equipment. Review and resolve discrepancies related to invoices to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with accounts payable policies, contract agreements, and in alignment with strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Responds to, and coordinates with departments related to critical suppliers to ensure invoices are paid efficiently and timely to ensure orders are not interrupted and invoices are paid according to terms.
• Proactively utilize accounts payable platforms such as ERP, GHX, Remitra, and supplier websites to review and audit invoices and resolve discrepancies and potential credit holds impacting patient care and communicate appropriately with departments and suppliers.
• Collaborates with Supply Chain and internal customers to investigate/identify procure-to-pay discrepancies to mitigate supply disruption and payment delays.
• Researches, analyzes and resolves internal and external (supplier) customer inquiries. Performs supplier statement review and analysis and serves as the main point of contact for supplier related questions and issues.
• Serves as a liaison between Procurement, Supply Chain Operations, Accounts Payable, Master Data Integrity, internal customers, and suppliers to resolve invoice match exceptions.
• Performs payment analysis and resolves payment discrepancies by partnering with departments, teammates and suppliers as needed.
• Utilize and manage supplier and department inquiry tickets within online ticketing system.
• Evaluates customer needs and makes independent decisions to resolve customer concerns, acts as a liaison between internal customers and suppliers. Ability to work independently, analyze concerns, and solve problems in a straightforward manner, providing possible solutions using good judgement and subject matter expertise.
• Understands and contributes to department KPI’s by continuing to develop and expand on capabilities, experience, and knowledge in related Accounts Payable job functions. Accountable for own contributions and task completion.
• Exhibits and demonstrates the knowledge and ability to answer and direct all customer inquiries, Procure to Pay requirements, and ERP related questions. Responsible for performing a wide variety of job assignments related to job discipline.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• None Required.

Education Required:

• High School Diploma

Experience Required:

• 1-3-year minimum experience in related field. May be waived based on candidate qualifications or educational focus.
• Business administration, healthcare administration, accounting, supply chain, or finance. Experience in healthcare field can be used in lieu of degree within the noted field of study.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with a variety of professionals.
• Solid problem-solving ability, must be able to think critically and make independent decisions.
• Proficient knowledge of purchasing software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Proficient use of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Exceptional communication skills both oral and written, with ability to effectively speak with all levels of staff.
• Knowledge of Accounts Payable and Procurement processes and procedures, ideally in a healthcare setting.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to gather and interpret data to drive informed decision-making.
• Ability to manage a high level of stress and maintain composure, prioritize workloads, multi-task, and deliver superior customer service.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• This position requires minimal travel, therefore, will be exposed to weather and road conditions.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Exposed to a normal office environment.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.