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This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11808653 By joining our team, you\'ll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You\'ll work in a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed through words and actions. You\'ll contribute to an innovative culture that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and compassion. You\'ll play a role in something that\'s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes - as we Advance Human Ability, together.

Job Description Summary

The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for timely and accurate payment of invoices and other requisitions in accordance with established policies and procedures. Reviews forms and reports for completeness and accuracy. Answers employee and vendor questions regarding payment terms and policies.

The Accounts Payable Clerk will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.

The Accounts Payable Clerk will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, & Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

Job Description

The Accounts Payable Clerk:

• Classifies and matches invoices, purchase orders, and shipping/receiving documents, and prepares vouchers and checks for payment.
• Investigates various inconsistencies and alters payment amounts accordingly.
• Answers employee and vendor questions regarding payment terms and policies.
• Manages logs and/or various registers for reporting purposes.
• Processes requests and other payments insuring all appropriate approvals have been received.
• Reconciles vendor rebates and follows up to ensure rebates are issued.
• Opens and files mail in the absence of the file clerk.
• Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports directly to the Accounts Payable Manager

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Associates degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations, including performing calculations, preparing various forms, maintaining records, and monitoring policy compliance.
• Has substantial understanding of the job, and applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks.
• Ability to work independently, receiving little instruction on daily work, but receiving general instructions on newly introduced assignments.
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to handle employee and vendor complaints and to explain account payable policies and procedures to all level of hospital personnel which includes confidential information.
• Ability to effectively use personal computer and working knowledge of spreadsheet applications to perform data entry and analysis.

Working Conditions

Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an xhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ShirleyRyan AbilityLab is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.