Accounts Payable Specialist

Shift:Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Work Arrangement:On-Site
Department: Finance

Facility: Quarterdeck Building. 2401 Lemone Industrial Blvd, Columbia
Compensation:

* Base Pay Range: $19.15 - $30.23 per hour, based on experience

ABOUT THE JOB

We are seeking a detailoriented and reliable Accounts Payable Specialist to join our finance team. In this role, you will review and enter invoices, statements and provide support to various departments in with in the hospital.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes' Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that's largely a result of the incredible culture and team we've built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to seven hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

* Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

* Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten holidays

* Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%and full vesting in three years

* Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

* Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

* See a comprehensive list of benefitshere.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

* Review invoices submitted from vendors and match to the appropriate PO

* Maintain compliance with MU policies and procedures

* Collaborate with other departments to address discrepancies and ensure accuracy of PO's and invoices submitted

* Provide customer assistance to departments regarding University of Missouri assigned credit cards and expense reports, Maintain positive relationship with vendors and hospital departments.

* Assist with special projects assigned by the Accounts Payable Manager

* Reconciles month end vendor statement

* Effectively communicate with the procurement office to resolve issues with purchase orders.

* Works efficiently and effectively to adhere to given deadlines

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

* High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Associate's degree in accounting, business, or a related field. Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.