Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Summary

The Accounts Payable Specialist II will be working in a semi-ERP system, processing PO driven Aircraft or Medical invoices for multiple companies. This role will with other teammates and departments (Logistics, HR, Treasury, and accounting departments) to process payments for vendors and improve working capital through the payment cycle. Analyze general expenses & identify cost-saving initiatives, support the forecast, maintain compliance and internal controls, and establish good business relationships with suppliers

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:  

• Team member will be proficient and process invoices monthly in an ERP system with electronic match
• Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations and data require a review of a variety of factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure proper approvals and documentation for purchases
• Receives, researches, and resolves a variety of routine internal and external inquiries concerning account status, including communicating the resolution of discrepancies to appropriate persons.
• Communicate with vendors, suppliers, and employees to create a professional working relationship and establish and maintain a strong business reputation with vendors.
• Assist in weekly check disbursement review
• Assist in month end closing activities, including preparing journal entries and accrual entries
• Assist in the implementation of process improvements to enhance efficiency & accuracy.
• Assist team with gathering support for all audits, including pulling documentation.
• Other Duties as assigned

Additional Job Requirements

• Regular scheduled attendance
• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling - 0%

Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to five years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounts payable and at least 1 year of experience as an analyst preferable.

Skills

• Demonstrates high critical thinking and reasoning skills with strong attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment that requires the ability to prioritize and multitask 
• Advanced customer service and phone skills.
• Team Player with professional attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to identify, research and resolve problems and identify sustainable solutions.
• Ability to collaborate & negotiate with multiple stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Ability to be dependable and self-motivated. 
• Proficient math skills

Computer Skills

• Extensive knowledge of MS Office, including advance Excel user and experience in common ERP systems.
• Ability to use pivot tables and VLOOKUP’s.
• Coupa, Solomon, Microsoft Dynamics SL or Great Plains accounting software application experience preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• None

Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)