Sr Accounts Payable Clerk-29242

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush Medical Center in Chicago, IL is seeking a Sr. Accounts Payable Clerk to handle AP transactions, invoice matching, and master data maintenance. You will prepare payments, respond to vendor inquiries, and generate routine reports to balance daily activity.

The role requires 1-3 years of accounting experience, attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Strong organizational abilities and effective communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of business or accounting experience.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable transactions including data entry of vendor invoices.
• Perform three-way-match and two-way-match processes.
• Maintain vendor master data and respond to vendor inquiries.
• Prepare payments for expense vouchers and invoices.
• Generate reports and balance daily activities.

Skills

Detail oriented

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Department: Finance-Accounts Payable

Work Type: Full Time

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $21.61 - $30.53 per hour

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case. This role has a corresponding incentive plan based on multiple factors. incentive compensation and additional benefits can be found on our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits)

Summary

The Sr. Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for processing accounts payable transactions including data entry of vendor invoices, performing the three-way-match and two-way-match process. This role will require the maintenance of data capturing and to validate invoice information. Responding to vendor inquiries and maintaining components of the vendor master files in the accounting system. Prepare payments for expense vouchers and invoices. And responsible for generating reports and performing daily balancing functions. Helping in the implementation of new systems that will include but is not limited to testing, training and utilizing previous systems. Exemplifies the RUSH mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with RUSH policies and procedures.

Other Information

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1-3 years of business or accounting experience.
• Must be self-motivated, detail oriented, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to handle multiple tasks, meet established targets, and be adaptable/flexible.
• Ability to understand, investigate and resolve problems using root-cause research skills.
• Ability to compose reports and correspondence
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Experience in a large corporate high-volume A/P environment, to include in-depth understanding of vendor relationships and billing practices, payment terms, and vendor payment processing.
• Knowledge of accounting and finance relative to Accounts Payables and inventory, with knowledge of the cross-functional impacts and consequences generated from finance and receiving transactions.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
• Light to moderate lifting.
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period.

Competencies

• Commitment to company values and ethics.
• Proven record of meeting deadlines and providing the highest quality work product.
• Process-oriented with customer focus.
• Time management, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills across distances and cultures.
• Ability to apply judgment in problem solving.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy oriented.

Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.