Vendor Transition Specialist

VSP Global; United (PA); Remote; USD 49,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vision benefits provider is seeking a Vendor Transition Specialist to manage the transition of vendors to accounts payable. This remote position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, along with strong communication and organizational skills. The successful candidate will oversee vendor-related processes and ensure timely payments. Competitive salary ranges from $49,000 to $73,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of functional experience in lieu of degree.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and Lotus Notes required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee vendor transition to accounts payable and procurement.
• Coordinate billing and demographics with vendors.
• Act as liaison between practices and Accounting.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Lotus Notes

SAP

Job description

Overview

Vendor Transition Specialist – Vendor transition and accounts payable/procurement liaison. Located remotely in the United States. Role is with VSP Global. Requires the latest education level: Bachelor’s Degree. Field: Accounting. This position is open to job seekers with the stated qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the transition of vendors used in Ventures-owned practices to accounts payable and procurement departments.
• Coordinate billing, demographic details, and other required information with vendors and act as liaison between practices and Accounting to confirm that invoices are paid within agreed terms.
• Represent Ventures and practices during the invoicing and billing transition, completing the process within required deadlines.
• Maintain relationships with all practices’ vendors; serve as point of contact for issues or delayed payments.
• Reconcile payment processes to ensure timely payment from AP and to avoid misrouted, overdue, or overlooked payments.
• Research new vendors and coordinate with management to add vendors to the payment process.
• Act as a resource to internal and external partners regarding vendor transitioning and GL coding required for invoice payment.
• Maintain open communication with vendors as needed to ensure successful transition of payments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; or 4 years of functional experience in lieu of degree.
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel) and Lotus Notes; prior SAP experience preferred.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills; detail-oriented with ability to multitask.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary ranges: $49,000.00 – $73,000.00. Actual pay is determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. Compensation may include bonuses and commissions. VSP Vision benefits information is available here. This role is eligible for remote work.

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