Lead Accounts Payable Assistant - Accounts Payable

Job Title: Lead Accounts Payable Assistant | Accounts Payable | Multi-CityCity: Multi-CityState: Multi-StateDepartment : Accounts PayableJob Schedule: Full TimeShift: DaysHours Per Shift: 8 hrJOB SUMMARYAssists leadership with the accounts payable processes to ensure workload is adequately covered.Maintain vendor master and supporting documentation. Assist system accounting activities through document retrieval and report maintenance. Responsible for invoice processing to maintain vendor relationships with excellent customer service. Work in a shared services accounts payable department, responsible for processing payables for multiple locations. Responsible for preliminary end of month reports, various transactions, and training of new employees. Assist in preparing year end documentation. Must have general knowledge of business procedures and understand basics of bookkeeping and accounting.POSITION RESPONSIBILITIESImplements methods for improving and establishing controls for critical processes.;Resolves common and complex A-P errors or problems.;Advises others to carry out responsibilities based on understanding of key organizational functions.;Identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas.;Analyzes and synthesizes information and devises alternative resolution strategies.;Describes the basic steps and tools for maintaining accounts payable information.;Explains current accounting practices and closing cycle procedures and requirements.;DEPARTMENT DETAILSThe hours for this position are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.QUALIFICATIONSPost secondary education or equivalent training in a health care or business related field is required; Associates degree preferred. Must have at least three years of applicable experience, with previous experience in accounts payable, accounting, business or healthcare administration. Previous leadership experience preferred. Advanced computer skills and knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word. Oral and written communication skills sufficient to interpret and apply policies and procedures for clarification and problem resolution.About Sanford Health:At Sanford Health, we are dedicated to the work of health and healing.Every day, we show that commitment by delivering the highest quality of care to the communities we serve.We are leaders in health care and strive to provide patients across the region with convenient access to expert medical care, leading-edge technologies and world-class facilities.In addition to strong clinical care, we are also committed to research, education and community growth.We engage in medical research to not only discover innovative ways to provide care, but also cures for common diseases.We continuously seek new ways to achieve our vision of improving the human condition here in your community, across the region and around the world.The entire team at Sanford Health recognizes the value of healthy families and communities.We continue to gain momentum and expand our reach. Together, we can make a positive difference now, and in the future.Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application,please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [email protected] .City: Multi-CityState: Multi-StateJob Function: FinanceJob Schedule: Full TimeShift: DaysReq Number: WD14079