Accounts Payable Analyst Senior

American Addiction Centers • Oak Brook, IL

4d • $31 - $46

About The Position

Monitor daily workflow and/or manage complex functions within assigned accounts payable team. Provide direction to Accounts Payable Associates for challenging issues to bring to resolution and ensure adherence to department procedures and compliance with procure to pay policies. Advances Accounts Payable initiatives assisting with team development, training, onboarding, and implementation of all existing and new technology. Works closely with Accounts Payable Associates and management to identify process improvements opportunities. Provides feedback and input to Accounts Payable Manger for annual performance evaluations of Accounts Payable Associates within their assigned service line or functional team. Demonstrate extensive knowledge of Accounts Payable best practices, business process flows, and technology platforms such as ERP, EDI, E-commerce to promote and increase the use of electronic transactions. Leads, participates in continuous process improvement initiatives, performs basic analytics, monitors KPI’s, and conducts routine audits to review accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures. Independently manage and prioritize daily work to facilitate processing of invoices from suppliers to procure supplies, services, and capital equipment. Review invoices for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with procurement policies, contract agreements, and in alignment with strategic sourcing initiatives. Collaborates with Accounts Payable Manager, Accounts Payable Associates, and Procurement Specialists, while serving as the liaison to internal customers to resolve credit hold related issues. Implement, manage, and communicate ongoing issues to management until resolution. Serves as a liaison between Accounts Payable, Match Exception Resolution Team, Supply Chain Operations, Procurement, Master Data Integrity, internal customers, and suppliers to resolve invoice match exceptions. Works with Accounts Payable management and other internal departments to assist in periodic sys tem testing and provides assistance to internal and external audits as needed. Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism to evaluate/analyze customer needs and makes in dependent decisions to resolve; acts as a liaison between internal customers and suppliers with the ability to communicate to all levels of staff. Responsible for performing a wide variety of job assignments related to job discipline with the ability to be available during non-business hours and weekends as needs arise to meet enterprise Accounts Payable needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required or 5 years of direct relevant work experience in healthcare accounts payable will be considered in lieu of a degree. Field of Study (if applicable): Business administration, healthcare administration, accounting, supply chain, or finance. Experience in healthcare field can be used in lieu of degree within noted field of study
• 5 years minimum 3 years minimum required experience working in contracting, group purchasing organization, procurement, or supply chain in a healthcare setting. Non-healthcare industry experience will be considered in lieu of direct healthcare experience.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with a variety of professionals.
• Exceptional knowledge of Accounts Payable processes and procedures, ideally in a healthcare setting.
• Excellent problem-solving ability; comfortable with leading and providing direction.
• Must be able to work independently, think critically, make decisions, and respond to fluctuating work levels
• Strong knowledge of purchasing software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Strong use of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Superior communication skills both oral and written; ability to effectively speak with all levels of staff and build positive relationships.
• Demonstrates analytical mindset and critical thinking skills with the ability to gather and interpret data to drive informed decision-making.
• Ability to train teammates and present new information and ideas.
• Strong ability to manage a high level of stress and maintain composure, prioritize workloads, multi-task, and deliver superior customer service.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily workflow and/or manage complex functions within assigned accounts payable team.
• Provide direction to Accounts Payable Associates for challenging issues to bring to resolution and ensure adherence to department procedures and compliance with procure to pay policies.
• Advances Accounts Payable initiatives assisting with team development, training, onboarding, and implementation of all existing and new technology.
• Works closely with Accounts Payable Associates and management to identify process improvements opportunities.
• Provides feedback and input to Accounts Payable Manger for annual performance evaluations of Accounts Payable Associates within their assigned service line or functional team.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of Accounts Payable best practices, business process flows, and technology platforms such as ERP, EDI, E-commerce to promote and increase the use of electronic transactions.
• Leads, participates in continuous process improvement initiatives, performs basic analytics, monitors KPI’s, and conducts routine audits to review accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Independently manage and prioritize daily work to facilitate processing of invoices from suppliers to procure supplies, services, and capital equipment.
• Review invoices for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with procurement policies, contract agreements, and in alignment with strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Collaborates with Accounts Payable Manager, Accounts Payable Associates, and Procurement Specialists, while serving as the liaison to internal customers to resolve credit hold related issues.
• Implement, manage, and communicate ongoing issues to management until resolution.
• Serves as a liaison between Accounts Payable, Match Exception Resolution Team, Supply Chain Operations, Procurement, Master Data Integrity, internal customers, and suppliers to resolve invoice match exceptions.
• Works with Accounts Payable management and other internal departments to assist in periodic sys tem testing and provides assistance to internal and external audits as needed.
• Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism to evaluate/analyze customer needs and makes in dependent decisions to resolve; acts as a liaison between internal customers and suppliers with the ability to communicate to all levels of staff.
• Responsible for performing a wide variety of job assignments related to job discipline with the ability to be available during non-business hours and weekends as needs arise to meet enterprise Accounts Payable needs.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level