[Hiring] Accounts Payable Specialist @Fairview Health Services

Role Description

Join Fairview as an Accounts Payable Specialist and play a key role in supporting our Supply Chain operations in a fast-paced healthcare environment. In this primarily remote, full-time position, you'll manage invoice processing, vendor account reconciliation, payment inquiries, and compliance activities while partnering with internal teams and external vendors to ensure accurate and timely payments. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical, organizational, and customer service skills who enjoys problem-solving, process improvement, and making a direct impact on operational efficiency. Candidates must be local to the Twin Cities area or willing to relocate at their own expense.

• Perform daily audit, processing, and reconciliation of EDI, capital/WIP, non-PO contract and non-contract invoices in accordance with Fairview policies, IRS regulations, and Internal Audit requirements.
• Manage vendor accounts related to EDI, capital/WIP, and non-PO invoices, including ongoing account maintenance, issue resolution, and follow-up.
• Evaluate current processes related to EDI, capital/WIP, and non-PO invoice handling; recommend and support implementation of process improvements and policy enhancements.
• Analyze, audit, and reconcile vendor statements to ensure accuracy and completeness of account balances.
• Communicate with Fairview employees and external vendors to obtain required documentation and resolve discrepancies prior to processing payments.
• Provide training and support to vendors and internal stakeholders on invoice submission, processing requirements, and payment procedures.
• Maintain working knowledge of AP policies and procedures; ensure compliance and provide feedback on potential enhancements or efficiencies.
• Participate in cross-training initiatives, support onboarding of new team members, and assist peers during high-volume or critical workload periods.
• Prepare and process invoice uploads, including daily and weekly batch processing activities.
• Process utility payments, immediate payments, and special request (one-time) payments in accordance with established procedures.
• Support AP leadership with daily metrics reporting, duplicate payment tracking, reconciliation activities, and efficiency improvement initiatives.
• Provide input into process improvements and strategic initiatives through feedback to AP, Purchasing, Finance, and Treasury teams.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or vocational/technical degree.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of Accounts Payable experience, preferably in a healthcare or high-volume transaction processing environment.

Benefits

• Generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more!