Accounts Payable Finance Associate

Abbott • New Brighton, MN

9d • $19 - $39 • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Finance Associate is responsible for full purchase-cycle processing and other accounting duties as assigned. The position is described as onsite at Abbott’s Westford, Massachusetts location within the AVD Vascular division. Responsibilities include processing vendor invoices and payments, maintaining supplier accounts and related documentation, helping resolve payment inquiries and discrepancies, handling purchasing-card reconciliations and Sunshine Act payment entries, and following Finance Policies and Procedures for purchasing-cycle controls. The role also provides general assistance to the Finance team, with office tasks varying according to need.

Requirements

• Associate degree or two-year degree.
• At least 3 years of experience in Accounts Payable and General Ledger.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Experience working in a high-volume environment with tight deadlines.
• Computer skills using Microsoft Office; strong Excel skills are important.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to problem-solve and research discrepancies.

Nice To Haves

• Epicor experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices received by mail and email for entry to support prompt vendor payment.
• Process three-way-match invoices.
• Review invoices for appropriate documentation and approval before payment.
• Enter invoices for payment and ensure expenses are recorded in the proper period for month-end close.
• Prepare weekly check payments, match them with supporting documents, and mail them in a timely manner.
• File and store invoices, supporting documentation, and payment records appropriately.
• Set up and maintain supplier accounts in the ERP system; obtain, validate, and store required tax documents.
• Maintain effective relationships with business partners and suppliers.
• Assist suppliers and employees with invoice and payment inquiries.
• Research, track, and resolve issues and discrepancies.
• Reconcile and enter multiple monthly Corporate Purchasing credit-card transactions.
• Process and enter Sunshine Act payments into a database.
• Follow internal controls for the purchasing cycle established in Finance Policies and Procedures.
• Provide general assistance to the Finance team, including office tasks as needed.

Benefits

• Potential qualification for free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• Retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit, an affordable and convenient path to a bachelor’s degree.
• Career development opportunities with an international company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree