Lead Accounts Payable Clerk

This is a Remote position. Incumbent must reside in one of the following to be considered: MD, VA, PA, DE, FL, NY or DC.

Position Summary:

The Lead Accounts Payable Clerk who has a solid understanding of accounts payable principles with strong analytical problem-solving skills. Incumbent will assist supervisor and provide leadership to team in carrying out daily operations and recommend adjustments to meet demand. This person must perform in a way that will guarantee every effort is made to satisfy the customer while continuing to build and develop partnerships with our vendors as well as departments.

Essential Functions:

• Provides guidance to team under direction from AP Supervisor and assists in coaching/mentoring of AP Clerks
• Adheres to all financial policies and procedures
• Assist in developing and maintaining documentation of processes centered on maintaining adequate key areas of control within AP
• Review and answers inquiries from team members and vendors regarding purchase orders, invoice data, accounts payable checks and related matters
• Performs petty cash reconciliations
• Processes recurring payments
• Performs vendor statement reconciliations
• Point person for SUA and ACH programs including account reconciliation & exceptions of single use credit card & ACH program accounts
• Resolution of discrepant invoices in business workflow
• Prepares accounts payable reports, maintains accounts payable records, and performs special projects related to accounts payable as assigned
• Point person for single use credit card programs
• Assists with monthly status reports
• Provides support to Hopkins Enterprise Training group as SME
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Associate Degree is required. May substitute experience beyond the work experience requirement may be substituted for education on a 2:1 basis.
• 5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel Skills (V-Lookup and Pivot Tables)
• Knowledge of purchase order process
• Experience in AP automation workflow in a paperless environment
• Able to work in a fast paced-high volume environment
• Capacity to work remote when required
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines and SLA’s
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• The proven ability to analyze and apply financial policies, communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to establish effective working relationships with all levels of staff
• Ability to retain policies and procedures.
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks

***Effective January 1st 2022, you must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of your vaccination status as part of your new employee pre-boarding. Exceptions to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement may be granted for medical reasons and religious beliefs. Requests for medical exceptions must be submitted at your occupational health screening. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Johns Hopkins Health System remains committed to providing the highest quality care for our patients and our communities.

***Authorization to Work in the United States: Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

We are committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for our patients, visitors and staff members. The Johns Hopkins Hospital has a tobacco-free at work policy. Employees must refrain from using any tobacco products during their work shifts — including while at lunch or on breaks, and whether they are on or off campus.