AP Vendor Specialist

Abbott • Kansas City, MO

6d • $22 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

The Opportunity Join Abbott Rapid Diagnostics as an Accounts Payable Team Lead, where you will play a critical role in leading day-to-day accounts payable operations and ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payment processing. This position serves as a key resource for the AP team, driving operational excellence, supporting process improvements, and partnering with stakeholders across the organization to deliver exceptional service and maintain strong financial controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive Accounts Payable or Procure-to-Pay experience.
• Experience coordinating workflows, training team members, or serving as a functional lead within an AP function.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working within ERP systems or financial management platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in high-volume transaction environments.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and interact professionally with vendors and stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret and apply established processes, controls, and policies while escalating issues when appropriate.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-entity business environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing leadership, guidance, and workflow coordination within an Accounts Payable team.
• Experience supporting payment processing activities, including ACH, wire, and check disbursements.
• Knowledge of purchase order processes, three-way matching, and invoice approval workflows.
• Experience supporting audits, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Demonstrated success identifying and implementing process improvements within Accounts Payable or shared services environments.
• Experience working in a highly regulated, compliance-driven organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Accounts Payable team through training, coaching, workflow coordination, and day-to-day guidance.
• Coordinate daily AP operations to ensure service levels, compliance requirements, and business deadlines are met.
• Review and process vendor invoices, ensuring accurate coding, approvals, and adherence to company policies.
• Oversee three-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices while resolving discrepancies and exceptions.
• Execute and support ACH, wire, and check payment processes to ensure timely and accurate disbursements.
• Partner with business stakeholders to manage invoice approval workflows and resolve processing delays.
• Serve as an escalation point for vendor and internal stakeholder inquiries, helping resolve complex payment-related issues.
• Support vendor onboarding and maintenance activities while ensuring data accuracy and compliance with internal controls.
• Coordinate escheatment activities, including monitoring outstanding checks and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including reconciliations, accruals, reporting, and analysis.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and ensuring adherence to established controls and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls, enhance efficiency, and elevate service delivery.

Benefits

• Free medical coverage for employees via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

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