Accounts Payable Clerk

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to ensure timely and accurate payment of invoices in line with established policies. The role involves processing invoices, resolving discrepancies in Workday, and assisting employees and vendors with payment terms.

The position supports the institute's mission with a commitment to excellence and compassion. Working in a hybrid environment, the role requires at least 2 years of experience, a high school diploma, and strong data-entry

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate degree (AA) or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience handling moderately difficult tasks requiring judgment.
• Ability to use spreadsheets and perform data entry and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Classify and match invoices, purchase orders, and shipping/receiving documents; prepare vouchers and checks for payment.
• Investigate inconsistencies and adjust payment amounts in Workday.
• Answer employee and vendor questions regarding payment terms and policies.
• Maintain logs and registers for reporting purposes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Data entry

Analytical ability

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree (AA) or equivalent

Job description

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing mission and vision. You’ll contribute to an innovative, multifaceted culture that is second to none — one that embraces collaboration, excellence, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together.

Job Description Summary

The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for timely and accurate payment of invoices and other requisitions in accordance with established policies and procedures. Reviews forms and reports for completeness and accuracy. Answers employee and vendor questions regarding payment terms and policies. The Accounts Payable Clerk will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute. The Accounts Payable Clerk will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, & Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

Job Description

The Accounts Payable Clerk will:

• Classify and matches invoices, purchase orders, and shipping/receiving documents, and prepares vouchers and checks for payment.
• Investigate various inconsistencies and alters payment amounts accordingly in Workday.
• Answer employee and vendor questions regarding payment terms and policies.
• Manage logs and/or various registers for reporting purposes.
• Process requests and other payments insuring all appropriate approvals have been received.
• Reconcile vendor rebates and follows up to ensure rebates are issued.
• Open and processes mail.
• Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports directly to the Accounts Payable Manager

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations, including performing calculations, preparing various forms, maintaining records, and monitoring policy compliance.
• Has substantial understanding of the job, and applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks.
• Ability to work independently, receiving little instruction on daily work, but receiving general instructions on newly introduced assignments.
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to handle employee and vendor complaints and to explain account payable policies and procedures to all level of hospital personnel which includes confidential information.
• Ability to effectively use personal computer and working knowledge of spreadsheet applications to perform data entry and analysis.

Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.
• Hybrid work schedule

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Pay and Benefits*:

Pay Range:

$17.05 - $29.62

Benefits:

• Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations: https://www.sralab.org/benefits

*Benefits and benefits’ eligibility can vary by position. Actual compensation will be determined by equity and qualifications of the role.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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