AP Specialist II - HYBRID

Benefits

• Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Voluntary Long-Term and Short Term Disability
• Medical and Child Care Spending Accounts
• PTO
• Sick Leave
• Paid holidays
• Group Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Educational Assistance
• 401(k) Plan

Full Time, Remote

An Accounts Payable Specialist II - Disbursements is responsible for processing and managing invoices and payments within the P2P space of the CHS - Shared Business Operation (SBO). This is a full-time Hybrid opportunity. Candidates must be able to report to the local office in Franklin, TN one week per month.

The Accounts Payable Specialist II assists in managing complex accounts payable processes, ensuring compliance with financial policies, tax regulations, and internal controls. This position processes invoices, reconciles discrepancies, and optimizes accounts payable operations using Oracle Cloud ERP. The AP Specialist II also collaborates with vendors, internal teams, and corporate stakeholders to enhance financial efficiency and supports continuous process improvement initiatives.

• Disburses various payment types to include ACH and paper checks.
• 1099 reporting and submissions.
• Investigates and resolves invoice discrepancies, including issues related to pricing, quantities, tax calculations, and missing documentation, by working with vendors and internal teams.
• Analyzes accounts payable data, identifying trends, errors, and areas for process improvement while providing recommendations for resolution.
• Manages and resolves accounts payable customer service cases, addressing inquiries related to invoice processing, payments, and vendor accounts in a timely and effective manner.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders, including procurement, finance, and operations teams, to align financial processes with company policies.
• Mentors and provides guidance to Accounts Payable Specialist I, offering training on Oracle Cloud ERP, invoice processing, and accounts payable best practices.
• Identifies opportunities for process automation and workflow enhancements, driving efficiencies within the accounts payable function.
• Leads or participates in accounts payable process improvement projects, including technology implementation and optimization initiatives.
• Ensures compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, tax regulations, and company financial policies, maintaining accuracy and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

• H.S. Diploma or GED
• 2-4 years of experience in accounts payable, invoice processing, or financial operations
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with Excel, including the ability to perform data analysis and generate reports

• Associate Degree or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Experience in 1099 reporting and submissions
• Experience in disbursing various payment types to include ACH and paper checks.
• High volume invoice processing experience
• Experience working in AP in a large corporate environment
• Experience working with Oracle Cloud ERP or other enterprise financial systems

• Advanced understanding of accounts payable functions, invoice reconciliation, and financial reporting.
• Strong proficiency in Oracle Cloud ERP, Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, formulas, and data analysis), and financial software.
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and implement solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to interact with vendors, internal departments, and finance leadership.
• Strong problem-solving and process improvement mindset, with experience in automation and workflow enhancements.
• Knowledge of GAAP, tax regulations, internal controls, and compliance requirements related to accounts payable.

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Community Health Systems is one of the nation's leading healthcare providers. With healthcare delivery systems in 36 distinct markets across 14 states, CHS operates 69 affiliated hospitals with more than 10,000 beds and approximately 1,000 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, imaging centers, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgery centers.