Sr Accounts Payable Resolution Specialist-29174

Location:

Chicago, Illinois

Hospital:
Rush University Medical Center

Department:
Med Ctr Engin-Management

Work Type:
Full Time

Work Schedule:

8 Hr (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

Pay Range: $25.20 - $35.60 per hour

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case. This role has a corresponding incentive plan based on multiple factors.

incentive compensation and additional benefits can be found on our Rush benefits page (https://)

The Senior Accounts Payable Resolutions Specialist is responsible for the exception handling of vendor payments and compliance with Internal Audit requirements. This position investigates and follows through AP documents that have either entered in a deviation status or are classified as aged/overdue or in dispute. The Senior AP Resolutions Specialist makes tactical use of strong accounts payable, systems and processes knowledge to proactively address suppliers and Rush business users with the resolution of such cases until final resolution is achieved, aligning, always, with Rush process streams.

This role requires a self-driven, resilient, and motivated individual, with strong communication skills / intellectual curiosity and knowledge of Accounts Payable processes. This role will also assist in various types of accounts payable transactions as needed including implementation assistance of new systems, data entry of vendor invoices and performing the three-way-match process, respond to vendor inquiries, assisting in monthly closing process, aligning with Internal Audit requirements and generating accounts payable reports to be distributed to the AP Manager and/or Director.

Exemplifies the RUSH mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with RUSH policies and procedures.

• Associates degree or 4 years relevant work experience.
• 4 years of experience in a large corporate high-volume A/P environment, to include in-depth understanding of vendor relationships and billing practices, payment terms, and vendor payment processing.
• Experience investigating and resolving problems using root-cause research skills.
• Experience working with large databases and data for extraction and conversion into meaningful business information for analytical purposes (i.e., data segmentation, aggregation, and statistics).
• Must be self-motivated, detail oriented, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to handle multiple tasks, meet established targets, and be adaptable/flexible.
• Ability to compose reports and correspond with internal and external customers in a professional manner.
• Experience in Microsoft Office, specifically basic skills in Word and strong skills in Excel (knowledge of formulas and simple pivot tables).
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as Lawson, Oracle, or Workday.

• Knowledge of accounting and finance relative to Accounts Payables and inventory, with knowledge of the cross- functional impacts and consequences generated from finance and receiving transactions.
• Demonstrated ability of implementing accounts payable technology solutions and assisting in the change management plan.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work
• Light to moderate lifting.
• Ability to work in a confined area.
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period.

• Commitment to company values and ethics
• Proven record of meeting deadlines and…