Accounts Payable Specialist- Supply Chain

Fairview Health Services•St. Paul, MN

8d•Remote

About The Position

Join Fairview as an Accounts Payable Specialist supporting Supply Chain operations in a fast-paced healthcare environment. In this primarily remote, full-time position, the specialist manages invoice processing, vendor account reconciliation, payment inquiries, and compliance activities while partnering with internal teams and external vendors to ensure accurate and timely payments. The role is suited to a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical, organizational, and customer service skills who enjoys problem-solving, process improvement, and supporting operational efficiency. Candidates must be local to the Twin Cities area or willing to relocate at their own expense.

Requirements

Associate degree or vocational/technical degree.

Nice To Haves

2–4 years of Accounts Payable experience, preferably in a healthcare or high-volume transaction processing environment.

Responsibilities

Perform daily audit, processing, and reconciliation of EDI, capital/WIP, and non-PO contract and non-contract invoices in accordance with Fairview policies, IRS regulations, and Internal Audit requirements.
Manage vendor accounts related to EDI, capital/WIP, and non-PO invoices, including account maintenance, issue resolution, and follow-up.
Evaluate invoice-handling processes and recommend and support process improvements and policy enhancements.
Analyze, audit, and reconcile vendor statements to ensure account balances are accurate and complete.
Communicate with Fairview employees and external vendors to obtain required documentation and resolve discrepancies before payment processing.
Train and support vendors and internal stakeholders on invoice submission, processing requirements, and payment procedures.
Maintain working knowledge of AP policies and procedures, ensure compliance, and provide feedback on potential enhancements or efficiencies.
Participate in cross-training, support onboarding of new team members, and assist peers during high-volume or critical workload periods.
Prepare and process invoice uploads, including daily and weekly batch processing activities.
Process utility payments, immediate payments, and special-request one-time payments according to established procedures.
Support AP leadership with daily metrics reporting, duplicate payment tracking, reconciliation activities, and efficiency improvement initiatives.
Provide input on process improvements and strategic initiatives through feedback to AP, Purchasing, Finance, and Treasury teams.