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Accounts Payable Specialist

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Location

680 Lake Shore Drive

Job Description

Processes and reconciles vendor invoices for payment utilizing various accounting application systems. Inputs and processes accounts payable transactions. Review and process vendor invoice adjustments. Reconcile assigned vendor statements.

Job Responsibilities:

Responsible for the input of all AP invoices of multiple entities (1,500+ invoices per month).
Responsible for accurate, timely and complete processing of all AP transactions and coding.
Maintain effective relationships with business partners/suppliers for invoice and purchase orders resolution.
Responsible for accurate and timely completion of AP and Purchasing tasks related to month-close deadline.
Participate in testing and documentation for all system updates.
Responsible for the accurate, timely processing of supplier invoice adjustments.
Responsible for the monthly review, reconciliation, and resolution of assigned supplier statements (~500 statements per month).
Works directly with Purchasing and Shipping/Receiving departments for invoice discrepancy resolution, ensuring prompt and accurate payment of invoices.
Manages accounts payable supplier invoice work area queues daily.
Assist with review of received not invoiced, invoiced not received and matched not received reports.
Scans vendor and invoice information into the system for check generation as needed.
Codes vendor invoices for payment. Matches purchase orders and receiving documents to invoices.
Verifies the prices from the purchase orders to the vendor invoices.
Works closely with vendors and hospital departments to maintain current payment status.
Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.
Other job functions as assigned.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
1-2+ years of accounts payable experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience preferred.
Basic understanding of principles of accounts payable and bookkeeping.
Must have experience full-charge AP in a ERP system (Workday Financials highly preferred).
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with Excel Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP.
Ability to communicate professionally, positively, and in a timely manner both verbally and in writing to solve problems and address concerns.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities and demands, meet deadlines, prioritize and work independently to accomplish goals and objectives.
Experience working with accounts payable application systems preferred, Lawson System Accounts Payable experience preferred.
Must be experienced in ERP applications such as Lawson, Image Now, and Microsoft applications such as Word and Outlook.

Education

High School Diploma/GED (Required)

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup Childcare and Eldercare
Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
Discount purchasing program

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Support email:

candidatesupport@luriechildrens.org

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Nonprofit

INDUSTRY

Health Care Services & Hospitals

TEAM SIZE

5001-10000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Chicago, IL

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