Payables Associate
About this role
Duties: The Procure to Pay Associate works to ensure efficient, timely, and reliable invoice process, and issuing payments as required within the Procure to Pay Office. The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Maintain and process accounts payable transactions daily
- Verify vendor invoice content meets BPHC’s payable invoice standards
- Review and confirm invoice information is complete and accurate
- Update vendor information into the vendor maintenance database
- Confirm invoice approval routing is complete and accurate
- Reconcile payables transactions and run payables reports
- Compile a list of problem invoices and track issues until they are resolved
- Communicate with Bureaus, Programs staff, Finance colleagues and Vendors to resolve invoice issues
- Serve as a knowledgeable resource to Bureaus, Programs/Departments for all Procure to Pay functions
- Respond to vendor inquiries expeditiously
- Review payment terms and invoice accuracy prior to submitting check run report for preapproval
- Support the Specialist to prepare and process electronic fund transfers and check payments
- Produce, analyze and/or reconcile reports as needed
- Support with unclaimed payments analyses and the preparation of remittance to Comm of MA
- Assist with compiling accurate vendor data and the annual filing of Form 1096 and 1099
- Participate and engage in Procure to Pay team activities
- Engage in BPHC activities and initiatives
- Work in a confidential capacity
- Additional Finance office responsibilities and projects as needed
- BA/BS in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field required or;
- Associate Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field and 1 year of transferable Finance experience or;
- 1-2 years of transferable Finance experience may be substituted in lieu of degree
- Plus at least 1 year of transferable Finance experience is required.
- Prior experience working with a nonprofit or a city/municipal agency is preferred.
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Excellent verbal and communication skills
- Ability to pay attention to detail, solve problems and think logically
- Proactive thinker to assist with P2P system evaluations and suggest enhancements/improvements
- Able to organize complex and diverse information
- Able to adapt to Working From Home environment
- Able to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
- Excellent quantitative skills, including ability to write database queries and analyze data
- Familiarity with accounting programs and software, experience with Great Plains 2018 and ReQlogic a plus
- Must be self-motivated with the ability to work effectively as an individual and as a member of a team
Company at a glance
Welcome! We’re Boston’s public health department. We work in partnership with communities to protect and promote the health and well-being of all Boston residents, especially those impacted by racism and systemic inequities. We envision a thriving Boston where all residents live healthy, fulfilling lives free of racism, poverty, violence, and other systems of oppression.
Equity. Collaboration. Anti-Racism. People-Centered. Transparency. These values drive our public health work and shape how we support and empower our employees every day.
Through our policies, programs, and services, we strive to eliminate health disparities based on race, ethnicity, income, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and neighborhood. We support residents and families with over 40 programs and services that meet community needs across our neighborhoods and lifespan, including accessible community-based health and social services; community engagement and advocacy; health-promoting policies and regulations; disease and injury prevention; emergency services; and health promotion and education services. We are equally committed to investing in our people by fostering an inclusive and empowering work environment where everyone can grow, contribute and make an impact.
As the nation's oldest health department, with roots dating back to 1799, our work has evolved from the needs of then to the needs of now. We provide and support accessible, high-quality community-based health services and programming, education and resources to build a healthy Boston.
We are a group of dedicated neighbors and community members ready to meet the moment and deliver a safer, healthier Boston for our residents. Join us and grow your career in a workplace that values innovation, equity, and professional development. Explore career opportunities at careers.bphc.org.
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