Accounts Payable Specialist

This position is responsible for providing support to internal and external customers for invoice processing, accounts payable related system transactions, internal controls related to the purchase to pay process, invoice verification, payment authorization and processing. In addition, this position assists with training and provides technical guidance to associate level staff. This position is accountable for complying with all laws and regulations associated with duties and responsibilities.

• This role does not manage people
• This role reports to this job: MANAGER, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
• Necessary Contacts: Employees and management throughout the company, Internal Revenue Service, La. Dept. Of Revenue-Sales Tax Division, Financial institutions, providers, subscribers and group leaders.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

• 3 years of related accounting experience, in an accounts payable processing environment required
• Experience in an automated Invoice platform required
• Experience in PeopleSoft preferred
• Must have demonstrated experience with general ledger account reconciliations including month-end closing processes and knowledge of accounting principles

• Strong mathematical and analytical skills are required.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment willingness to learn new skills is necessary.
• Must possess a strong work ethic and high integrity.
• Must possess organizational skills.
• Must be detailed oriented.
• Must be able to recognize inconsistencies and determine the appropriate action to take.
• Must have working knowledge of database, word-processing, and spreadsheet applications and technical knowledge of the work being handled by the assigned work unit.
• Strong oral and written communication skills required.
• Must have the ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines.

• None Required

• Responsible for entering and reconciling inventory invoices within the accounts payable system.
• Participates in the development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department and process improvements.
• Processes benefit management decisions in SharePoint, voucher Reconciliation, check requests and travel and entertainment expenses.
• Monitors accounts payable general mailbox to ensure e-mails are addressed promptly to meet service level agreements.
• Responsible for processing stop pays and issuing check copies for claim checks from the claims processing system, Facets.
• Ensures internal controls and procedures are followed and identify any discrepancies to management.
• Maintains proper closing of monthly and annual of the accounts payable system.
• Serves as back up to departmental staff and assists with training associate level staff.
• Documents key aspects of contract agreements for discount vendors and ensure posting is completed timely to take advantage of discounts.
• Ensures invoices are not duplicated via consistent review.
• Promptly respond to internal and external customer and vendor inquiries in a timely and professional manner.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned, within your scope of responsibilities.
• Job duties are performed in a normal and clean office environment with normal noise levels.
• Work is predominately done while standing or sitting.
• The ability to comprehend, document, calculate, visualize, and analyze are required.