What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Associate position at Owens & Minor Medical Inc.?
At Owens & Minor, we are a critical part of the healthcare process. As a Fortune 500 company with 350 facilities across the US and 22,000 teammates in over 90 countries, we provide integrated technologies, products and services across the full continuum of care. Customers—and their patients—are at the heart of what we do.
Our mission is to empower our customers to advance healthcare, and our success starts with our teammates.
Owens & Minor teammate benefits include:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available on first working day
401(k), eligibility after one year of service
Employee stock purchase plan
Tuition reimbursement
Job Summary
Performs a wide range of Accounts Payable and some Accounting tasks. Plans, organizes and participates in Accounts Payable operational activities. Uses software applications to analyze, identify and resolve statement and unvouchered receipt issues for a broad scope of supplier accounts.
Core Responsibilities
- Analyzes multiple data file formats from the Suppliers using multiple software applications to create dispute exposure analytics to mitigate exposure.
- Collaborates with Suppliers, Supply Chain Management and O&M Distribution Centers to monitor, document, resolve or escalate statement disputes.
- Leads conference calls or on-site meetings with supplier partners to resolve issues and to develop process improvement.
- Resolves discrepancies in a timely and fiscally responsible manner to ensure the attainment of supplier funding that is tied to Accounts Payable targets.
- Develops and prepares daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports used for reconciliation and reporting the ledger impact of potential exposure or loss of income. Presents the reports to management.
Education/Requirements
- Associate degree in Accounting or Finance or preferred not required; two or more years of Accounts Payable or other related experience including issue resolution preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; ability to work with MS Excel at an intermediate level
- Excellent analytical skills
- Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to prioritize activity and work independently in a high-volume environment
If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis.
Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.