AP SpecialistReq #:0000205589 Category:Miscellaneous Status:Full-Time Shift:Day Facility:RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services Department:Accounts Payable Salary:$21.00 - $25.00 per hour Location: System Business Office, 2 Crescent Place, Oceanport, NJ 07757 Job Title:AP Specialist Location:System Business Office Department Name:Accounts Payable Req #:0000205589 Status:Hourly Shift:Day Salary Range: $21.00 - $25.00, Hourly Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly range for this position if hired to work, The Compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience, Job Overview: The AP Specialist is responsible to coordination of vendor payments in accordance with policy and procedures. They will perform research, problem solve, take action and escalate to ensure the payment is made to the vendor within the appropriate timeframe. Interface with vendors and end-users explain and educate on policy compliance when necessary. AP Specialist will be the lead for ERP direct transaction; such as, RTV credit processing and tracking, payment requests, uploads and specialty billing. Manage and take action to ensure all invoice discounts are captured. Handle processing match jobs in the ERP system. Provide oversight and support on the payment process for all 3rd party management vendors such as utilities. Their position will as the escalation point for Customer Service and match expectation researching and correcting outstanding issues while completing ticket tracking of the issues in a timely manner. Primary contact for re-class requests and preparing documentation for audits. Independently balance workload and adhere to timelines, deadlines with a high degree of accuracy. Qualifications: Required: + High School Diploma or GED required. + Associates degree or seven years of accounts payable experience. + Five years accounts payable or finance experience. + Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. + Able to perform basic mathematical calculations, balance and reconcile figures, possess good communication (written and verbal) skills. Preferred: + Strongly prefer experience with PeopleSoft or other ERP system and OCR Scheduling Requirements: + Full-Time, Day, Hourly Essential Functions: + Coordinate vendor payments in accordance to policy & procedures + Research, problem solve, take action & escalate to ensure payment is made within timeframe + Interface with vendors & end users to explain & educate policy compliance where necessary + Responsible for payment requests, uploads and specialty billing + Manage invoices eligible for discounts and ensure discounts are captured + Primary contact for reclass requests and audit preparation of documents + Balance workload and adhere to timelines and deadlines with a high degree of accuracy Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Benefits and Perks: At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health. + Paid Time Off (PTO) + Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance + Dental and Vision Insurance + Retirement Plans + Short & Long Term Disability + Life & Accidental Death Insurance + Tuition Reimbursement + Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts + Wellness Programs + Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) + Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more! Choosing RWJBarnabas Health! RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education. Equal Opportunity Employer RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer