Administrative Support Associate VII - Accounts Payable

Accounts Payable Specialist

Under the direction of the Accounts Payable Manager, the Accounts Payable Specialist is part of the team responsible for the payment or distribution of all accounts payable related transactions to support the operations of all campuses of the Albany Med Heath System (AMHS). This includes supplier invoices, reimbursements, refunds, credits and related transactions, issued by all payment methodologies. The team is accountable for ensuring payment of payables and related credits in an accurate and timely manner, while ensuring compliance with all applicable policies and regulations. The team is also responsible for responding to inquiries and requests regarding payments which includes coordinating and organizing of payment scheduling and payment issue research and resolution. This may also include supplier statement review. The position will provide outstanding levels of services to all stakeholders, both internal and external to the organization.

Work collaboratively and effectively as a member of the team responsible for coordinating the scheduling and payment of invoices, reimbursements, refunds, credits, and all related transactions. Respond to requests from suppliers and departmental staff regarding scheduling or status of payment requests in an accurate, timely, and professional manner. Assit with the coordination and organization of strategies and resources used to support payment processing such as scheduling, tracking, and monitoring of invoices. This includes use of existing resources such as spreadsheets and reports, as well as creation and implementation of new resources as appropriate. Ensure transactions are processed in an accurate and timely manner in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software in accordance with cash allocation issued by Treasury. This includes awareness of and consideration for invoices with sensitive payment terms or rebate or discount opportunities based on payment timing. Issues that require additional intervention should be identified and addressed timely. Ensure timely and accurate compilation and distribution of payments. This includes tracking and follow up to ensure successful completion of the payment process. This also includes researching and coordinating with other team members to resolve payment related issues needed to successfully complete the payment process. Assist, educate, and support departments, colleagues, and suppliers with requests concerning invoice or reimbursement processing, policies, or payment status. Ensure compliance with and enforcement of all applicable policies, procedures, and regulations. This includes ensuring all invoices and expense reimbursements include appropriate and required documentation and approval(s). Ensure compliance with supplier file processes and standards to ensure invoices and payments are processed and issued to the correct supplier, location and payment method. Assist with identification and pursuit of unclaimed funds identified for the organization. Ensure records are maintained and accessible to support and comply with financial processes and regulations. Work collaboratively with all other AMHS departments to support the AMHS and Supply Chain missions and ensure outstanding customer services in a collaborative and efficient manner. This includes but is not limited to Supply Chain departments of Sourcing & Contracting, Data Integrity, Accounts Payable, and Receiving and Distribution, but also Finance and Treasury. Other duties as assigned.