Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist page is loaded## Accounts Payable Specialist locations:
Mountlake Terrace WAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition :
R28570
** Workforce Classification:
** Hybrid
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** Accounts Payable Specialist
** is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and vendor records for Premera Blue Cross and its subsidiaries. The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for providing accuracy, policy compliance and timeliness in the day-to-day administration of accounts payable. This position will interact with all levels of employees across the company as well as outside contacts, so professionalism, judgment and excellent communication and consulting skills are required.

This role supports compliance, risk mitigation, and process improvement across the procure-to-pay cycle. The ideal candidate demonstrates a commitment to excellence, initiative, innovation, adaptability, and teamwork.
** This is a hybrid position that requires weekly onsite days at our Mountlake Terrace, WA campus.
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* What you’ll do:

*** Enter and validate invoices in ERP system. This includes managing the invoice send back process and resolving invoice discrepancies.
* Ensure adherence to vendor payment terms and company policy.
* Maintain accurate vendor master data and documentation.
* Review vendor statements and work with the business and suppliers to resolve outstanding issues.
* Manage team mailboxes daily and ensure email responses are completed within 48 hours.
* Update and maintain documentation of processes and procedures.
* Ensure compliance with policies, internal controls and governance standards.
* Support audits and provide required documentation.
* Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships.
* Support SLA adherence and straight-through invoice processing.
* Work collaboratively with employees at all levels to detect issues and implement agreed upon solutions relating to system and transaction discrepancies.
* Utilize accounts payable best practices to design, develop and implement processes, procedures and training.
* Analyze new laws, proposed laws and regulations that govern accounts payable and related processes and implement process changes to improve efficiency.
** What you’ll bring:
*** Associates degree or equivalent experience. (Required)
* 2 years of experience in Accounts Payable or similar role. (Required)
* Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office. (Required)
* Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines. (Required)
* Workday experience preferred.
** Other Hiring Requirements
*** In addition to a standard background check, this position requires a credit check.
** Premera total rewards
** Our comprehensive total rewards package provides support, resources, and opportunities to help employees thrive and grow. Our total rewards are more than a collection of perks, they're a reflection of our commitment to your health and well-being. We offer a broad array of rewards including physical, financial, emotional, and community benefits, including:
* Medical, vision, and dental coverage with low employee premiums.
* Voluntary benefit offerings, including pet insurance for paw parents.
* Life and disability insurance.
* Retirement programs, including a 401K employer match and, believe it or not, a pension plan that is vested after 3 years of service.
* Wellness…