Accounts Payable Specialist

OverviewAt SCA Health, we believe health care is about people - the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization.As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy.What sets SCA Health apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it. Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values:Clinical quality Integrity Service excellence Teamwork Accountability Continuous improvement Inclusion Our values aren’t empty words - they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you’ll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America.At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Please visit, https://careers.sca.health/why-sca, to learn more about our benefits.Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will.ResponsibilitiesThis is a hybrid role in Birmingham, AL.As an Accounts Payable Specialist you will:Review invoices in paperless payables platform for invoice entryEnter supply invoices against related purchase ordersEnsure the accurate and timely payment of the multiple centers’ invoices to third partiesEnsure monthly and daily tasks are completed in adherence to established deadlinesAbility to perform research on multiple payable platformsForecast payables through cash requirement process and work with other accounting team members for bank balance approvals before payments are madeEffectively communicate with vendors to resolve invoice or payment issuesFollow accounts payable policies and procedures when administering duties.Complete special reports and other duties as assignedQualificationsHigh School diplomaComfortable in fast-paced environmentMinimum 1+ years of Accounts Payable experienceAttention to detail, ability to problem solve using logical & critical thinking skillsExperience with cash management, expenditures, and disbursement process preferredThis role requires the employee to be in the office at least twice a monthMust be able to communicate to all levels and enjoy working in a team environmentPurchase order experience preferred Skills RequiredExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExpress self-motivation and initiativeAbility to work autonomously and take directionMust demonstrate and maintain an extremely high regard for confidential and sensitive information.Must be able to handle multiple tasks while managing priorities and working independently in a deadline-oriented environmentStrong interpersonal skills for interacting with facilities, teammates, and external vendors.Able to operate general business machines such as computers, printers, copiers, and similar office equipment efficiently.USD $22.00/Hr. USD $25.00/Hr.