Accounting Specialist/UKHC

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Regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time and walking to/from healthcare parking structure. This position is off campus.

Monday through Friday: Primarily days, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. This is a remote position.

The UK HealthCare Controller’s office is seeking qualified candidates to fill an Accounts Payable Specialist position. This role provides direct support for processing day-to-day vendor invoice and payment obligations. Duties include: -Processing Purchase Order and Non-Purchase Order invoices -Resolving invoice discrepancies in collaboration with Purchasing and Materials Management-Ensuring all payment documentation adheres to University and UK HealthCare policy and procedure requirements. The Accounts Payable specialist will provide backup support for other accounts payable functions as needed. This position will have frequent interaction with internal and external customers, and the successful candidate must possess excellent customer service skills and exhibit strong attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have experience working with electronic systems in a high-volume accounts payable environment, preferably in the Healthcare industry. This position is primarily remote. During the hiring process, candidates may be required to attend up to four on-site visits. After hire, there are a minimum of four mandatory on-site meetings each year. Travel time and related expenses for on-site attendance are non-reimbursable. This position reports to the Accounts Payable Supervisor.

The ideal candidate will possess strong computer skills and proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel); experience working with Adobe Acrobat; a high regard for attention to detail; strong customer service and teamwork skills; and experience working with electronic systems in a high volume accounts payable environment, preferably within the healthcare industry.

Associate degree + 4 or more years Accounts Payable/Financial experience preferred.

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