Specialist - Accounts Payable (Payments)

JOB TITLESpecialist - Accounts Payable (Payments) POSITION SUMMARYAs an Accounts Payable Specialist for Payment Processing, you will collaborate with Accounts Payable Supervisor to drive the seamless, efficient, and accurate execution of weekly and monthly payment files for high volume company and up to 150 bank accounts. You will serve as a subject matter expert, ensuring ongoing compliance and reporting. Partners with Accounting and Treasury departments regularly.   The successful candidate will proactively identify and apply knowledge gained from diverse and broad experience, research, data, or analysis to exercise independent decision making and judgment to access and provide technical assistance and problem resolution for assigned areas with limited supervision. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS •    Oversee weekly payment cycles for high-volume transactions involving supplies, pharmaceuticals, and facility services.•    Accurately track and process critical, time sensitive payments for distributions, loans, and contractors. Exercising significant discretion and approving exceptions to payment schedule outside established guidelines.•    Collaborate with treasury, operations, and finance leadership to optimize payment timing and accuracy.•    Reconcile payment files, deposit logs and refunds; perform quarterly escheatment process. Maintain and update policies and recommend improvements for efficiency and effectiveness.•    Support internal and external audits with detailed documentation and reporting.•    Collaborate with external bank partners to complete new bank account set up and payment testing.•    Performs additional tasks or projects as assigned.•    Manages workload and ensures efficient operations by utilizing corporate, regional, departmental and regulatory policies and procedures while making independent decisions and ensures adherence to those policies.Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Atlas Healthcare with excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core values each and every day. NOTE: The essential functions are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented as outlined by the incumbent's immediate manager. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or GED required.  Requires proficiency typically attained with equivalent combination of education and experience of 5-7 years in accounting, finance, accounts payable, accounts receivable or related field within a large organization Strong working knowledge of mathematics and general office procedures required. Must have professional computer proficiency with a working knowledge of various desktop software including high proficiency in Microsoft Excel and proficiency with 10-key calculator. Exceptional attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and communication skills. The individual is expected to maintain a calm and professional demeanor, work independently and be able to maintain highly confidential data. Highly effective communication and organization skills are essential. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSAssociate’s degree in accounting, finance or business preferred; document management, file creation and accounts payable experience preferred; Healthcare experience preferred; working knowledge of Envi procurement software and Oracle software accounts payable module is highly preferred. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENT FACTORS•    Requires extensive sitting with periodic standing and walking.•    May be required to lift up to 20 pounds.•    Requires significant use of computer, phone and general office equipment.•    Needs adequate visual acuity, ability to grasp and handle objects.•    Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone.•    May require off-site travel SCOPE AND COMPLEXITYThe incumbent must complete a variety of requests within specific time requirements that satisfy the demands of multiple departments, facilities, vendors and system wide accountabilities. The incumbent must make independent decisions within the department outlined polices and resolve complex problems. The incumbent is expected to provide excellent customer service; identify company and/or regulatory compliance issues when appropriate to resolve problems. Confers with supervisor on unusual situations. Internal interactions are with all levels of employee through senior management. External interactions are with vendors, independent contractors, etc.