Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounting SpecialistResponsible for the timely payment of invoices, check request and reimbursements for Humboldt Park Health, Humboldt Park Health Foundation, and Centennial Medical Management Corporation (CMMC). Be an active member of the Accounting Department's team by giving detailed attention to tasks listed below, preventing unresolved issues from becoming problems and communicating potential problems in a timely manner.Essential Duties and Responsibilities :Ensure vendors are paid timely, accurately and according to contract.Ensures check processed timelyPerforms all duties as assigned in a timely, accurate and professional manner. Respond to all users of financial information with the highest level of serviceProcess all accounts payable invoices (including data entry), check requests and reimbursements according to the policies and procedures established. Obtain appropriate approvals and coding assistanceReconcile vendor statements, research and resolve vendor discrepanciesPrioritize invoices according to cash discount potential and payment termsResearches and resolves outstanding vendor issues by communicating with other departments within the hospital and affiliate organizations as well as with the vendorsProactively identify and communicate improvements opportunitiesQualifications:High School/ GED required. Associates degree highly desiredAbility to manage the AP processAccounts Payable experience requiredBehaviorsRequiredTeam PlayerWorks well as a member of a groupFunctional ExpertConsidered a thought leader on a subjectDetail OrientedCapable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done wellPreferredDedicatedDevoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrityMotivationsRequiredGoal CompletionInspired to perform well by the completion of tasksPreferredSelf-StarterInspired to perform without outside helpEducationPreferredBachelors or better.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.