Accounts Payable Finance Associate

Abbott • Saint Paul, MN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Finance Associate works onsite at Abbott’s Westford, Massachusetts location within the AVD Vascular division. The role is responsible for full purchase-cycle processing and other accounting duties as assigned. It processes vendor invoices and payments, maintains supplier accounts and supporting records, responds to invoice and payment inquiries, researches discrepancies, handles purchasing-card reconciliation and Sunshine Act payment entry, and supports the Finance team with office tasks as needed. The position includes continuous sitting for prolonged periods and keyboard use for at least 50% of the workday. Travel is listed as 5% of the time.

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 software, with strong Excel skills important for success in the role.
• Self-motivated ability to solve problems and research discrepancies.

Nice To Haves

• Epicor experience.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices received by mail and email to support prompt vendor payment.
• Process three-way-match invoices and review invoices for appropriate documentation and approval before payment.
• Enter invoices for payment and ensure expenses are recorded in the proper period for month close.
• Prepare weekly check payments, match them with supporting documents, and mail them promptly.
• 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.
• Respond to supplier and employee inquiries about invoices and payments.
• Research, track, and resolve issues and discrepancies.
• Reconcile and enter multiple monthly Corporate Purchasing credit cards.
• Process and enter Sunshine Act payments into a database.
• Follow Finance Policies and Procedures and the internal controls related to the purchasing cycle.
• Provide general assistance to the Finance team, including office tasks as needed.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities with an international company.
• Employees may qualify 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, described as an affordable and convenient path to earning a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

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