Employee Type: Regular Work Shift: Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America) **Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health!** **Position Summary:** The Accounts Payable Specialist receives and processes invoices for payment in accordance with Tidelands Health policies and procedures. Maintain vendor files and ensure payments are processed in accordance with terms to optimize discounts and rebates. This position requires the ability to manage strict deadlines, work independently and own one’s work product. **Essential Functions:** + Maintain vendor dictionaries to ensure accurate reporting and distribution of payments. + Review and process all PO and non-PO invoices, check requests and credit memos for acceptance and payment. Ensure compliance with Tidelands Health policies regarding approval and account coding. + Prioritize vendor invoices for payment to optimize discounts and rebates. + Prepare and complete weekly check run, organize and distribute checks and supporting documentation appropriately. + Reconcile vendor statements. Research and correct discrepancies, communicate with vendor timely. + Prepare and assist with the compilation of the monthly accrued expenses for financial statements. + Prepare and assist with annual and adjunct reporting related to accounts payable – i.e. 1099 files, 990 reporting, vendor projects, audits, etc. + Exhibit exemplary customer service to both internal and external customers including physicians, vendors, department directors and organizational leaders. Work with Materials Management & Supply Chain team on a regular basis to ensure streamlined workflow. + Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations and conduct business in an ethical and professional manner. + Update and maintain job knowledge through educational opportunities, development of professional networks and participation in professional organizations. **Other Functions:** + Sort and distribute all incoming department mail. + Contribute to departmental and organizational special projects as assigned. **Education:** + **Associates degree** in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration. Significant prior experience will be considered in lieu of associate’s degree. **Experience:** + A minimum of two-three (2-3) years accounts payable or accounting experience, required. **Skills/Knowledge:** + Thorough knowledge and understanding of general ledger and chart of accounts. + Strong organizational skills required. + Strong verbal and written communication skills required. + Proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint), required. + Ability to work independently or in a team setting. + Able to multitask and manage strict deadlines. + Ability to function in a fast-paced environment with high level of accuracy. + Ability to apply critical thinking skills on a regular basis. **Physical Requirements** **: Light Physical Agility Test (PAT) Rating** While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently (activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) required to stand, sit, and walk; frequently to use hands, fingers; and frequently to talk or hear. The employee must exert up to 15 pounds of force occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time), and/or up to 5 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.