Accounts Payable Specialist Senior - Irving

Company: Christus Health
Location: Irving
Posted on: April 9, 2025

Job Description:

Description
Summary:

The Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist Senior is responsible for executing critical tasks within the accounts payable function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in financial transactions. This role requires extensive full-cycle accounts payable experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate with internal departments and external vendors. The Senior AP Specialist will play a key role in optimizing AP processes, resolving complex payment-related issues, and supporting financial integrity and operational excellence within the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Perform daily audits to validate completeness and accuracy of invoices.
• Foster a culture of accountability and demonstrate good teamwork through actions and job performance.
• Manage and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders by ensuring a timely response.
• Demonstrate strong customer service while upholding CHRISTUS Health's core values.
• Provide support for month-end close processes and projects.
• Ensure efficient operation and compliance with CHRISTUS policies, healthcare industry regulations (i. e., HIPAA), and internal controls.
• Coordinate and support internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments to contribute to a positive work environment.
• Analyze exceptions and resolve internal/external stakeholder concerns.
• Utilize Excel and technology tools effectively to manage spreadsheets, financial software, and automation processes.
• Apply basic accounting knowledge to maintain accurate financial records.
• Adapt to process changes, system upgrades, and evolving business needs with a willingness to learn.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity when handling sensitive financial information with professionalism and ethical responsibility.
• Manage time effectively to balance daily responsibilities, meet deadlines, and maintain efficiency.
• Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  
  Job Requirements:
  
  Education/Skills
  
  
  
  • High School diploma or equivalent required.
  • Business, Finance, or Accounting degree preferred.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • Bilingual (Spanish/English) is preferred
    Experience
    
    
    
    • 3+ years of AP experience or related field is required.
    • Healthcare experience is preferred.
    • Infor/Lawson or other large ERP Systems.
    • Previous ServiceNow exposure is a plus.
      Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
      
      
      
      • The following professional certifications are preferred:
        
        • APM (Accounts Payable Manager)
        • CAPP (Certified Accounts Payable Professional)
        • CAPA (Certified Accounts Payable Associate)
        • CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
        • APPM (Accredited Procure-to-Pay Manager)
          
          
          Work Type:
          
          Full Time

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