Accounts Payable Specialist

SUMMARY

Brown University Health (BH) employees are expected to embrace and successfully role model our Shared Values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence; as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works closely across supply chain functions and with BH stakeholders to maintain effective supplier relationships and support uninterrupted patient care:
• Reviews and processes supplier invoices and other internal and external payment requests with a high level of accuracy.
• Ensures invoices are matched with purchase orders and supporting documentation.
• Resolves issues, exceptions, and discrepancies promptly.
• Effectively communicates with suppliers to verify billing accuracy and respond to payment inquiries.
• Collaborates with requestors to verify the receipt and usage of orders, as necessary.
• Maintains statements and outstanding balances for aging payment requests.
• Fervently maintains applicable records and files per standard processes and policy.
• Supports internal and external audits, if requested.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required including duties of peers to assist with workload.
• Refers specific complex problems to leadership when clarification or guidance is required.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

• Microsoft Office products, especially Excel
• Communication skills (verbal, written, visual)
• Adaptability and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment
• People skills to effectively represent BH and Supply Chain in interactions with all levels of personnel within and outside the organization.

EXPERIENCE

• Associate Degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Familiarity with healthcare procurement systems and supplier requirements is preferred
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, Workday, PeopleSoft, or Epic) is an advantage.

EXTRA INFORMATION

Pay Range: $20.96-$34.61
Location: Corporate Headquarters - 15 LaSalle Square Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Work Type: M-F 8:00am-5:00pm
Work Shift: Day
Daily Hours: 8 hours
Driving Required: No