Accounts Payable Specialist 1

Mercy Health System Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking an Accounts Payable professional to manage invoice processing, auditing, and vendor communications across multiple departments. This role supports timely payments and accurate record-keeping within a large integrated health system.

Responsibilities include processing invoices, matching PO details, handling ACH payments, and maintaining vendor data, while ensuring compliance with policies and internal controls. Strong MS Office and 10-key speed are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• College courses in accounting or 2 years of Accounts Payable or business office experience preferred.
• Automated AP database experience.
• Scanning experience preferred.
• 10-key by touch.

Responsibilities

• Reviews all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment.
• Sorts and distributes incoming mail from the PO Box and shared email account.
• Processes PO matching invoices of up to 100 plus line items and attachments.
• Prioritizes invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms.
• Processes check requests and business expense reimbursements.
• Scans invoices into batches for uploading into the AP Portal or into the Payables system.
• Processes Automated Clearinghouse (ACH) payments to vendors using Monarch models.
• Responds to all vendor inquiries and maintains vendor information in the database for accuracy.
• Researches and corrects discrepancies and works closely with approving managers, directors or VPs for needed approvals or documentation.
• Files and/or retrieves invoices responding to requests from departments as needed.

Skills

MS Office

10-key by touch

Automated AP database

Scanning experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accounting courses / 2 years AP experience

Tools

Monarch AP system

AP Portal / Payables system

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment.
• Sorts and distributes incoming mail from the PO Box and shared email account.
• Processes PO matching invoices of up to 100 plus line items and attachments.
• Prioritizes invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms.
• Processes check requests and business expense reimbursements.
• Scans invoices into batches for uploading into the AP Portal or into the Payables system.
• Processes complex invoices such as through spreadsheets or AP card programs.
• Processes Automated Clearinghouse (ACH) payments to vendors using Monarch models.
• Responds to all vendor inquiries and maintains vendor information in the database for accuracy.
• Researches and corrects discrepancies and works closely with approving managers, directors or VPs for needed approvals or documentation.
• Files and/or retrieves invoices responding to requests from departments as needed.
• Maintains files and documentation thoroughly and accurately in accordance with policies and accepted accounting practices.
• Processes and disburses checks on a weekly cycle providing timely projections to the Cash Coordinator for cash flow as appropriate.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent required. College courses in accounting or 2 years of Accounts Payable or business office experience preferred.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

N/A

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Intermediate skills in MS Office.
• 10-key by touch.
• Automated AP database experience.
• Scanning experience preferred.

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Some independent judgment is required, but alternatives are limited by standard practices or procedures.

SUPERVISES

There are no supervision duties.

PAY RANGE: $17.57 - $25.48

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Life & Disability Insurance FSA/HSA Options Generous, accruing paid time off Paid Parental and caregiver leave Career advancement and educational opportunities Tuition and certification reimbursement Certification Reimbursement Well-being Programs Employee Discounts On-Demand Pay Financial Education Annual recognition/awards events Partner appreciation days Family entertainment/attractions discount Community service/improvement opportunities Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.

At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Working Over 50 One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations. As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more. The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.