Description

At Vitalant, every role contributes to our mission of saving lives through blood donation and advancing patient care. We're seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to keep our financial operations running smoothly, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, purchase orders, and payments. Your attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment will help support the life-saving work happening every day across our organization.

Schedule: Monday - Friday

This position will have a hybrid work environment operating from the Scottsdale, AZ location 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) and working from a remote/ at-home office 2 days per week (Monday and Friday).

Our comprehensive total rewards support you, your family, and your future with:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K + 5% company match
• Tuition assistance up to $5k per year
• Free basic life and AD& D insurance
• Free short-and-long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee Resource Groups
• Recognition and perks

As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you'll get to:

• Process invoices, match purchase orders, resolve discrepancies, and prepare payment batches including invoices, credit memos, and expense statements.
• Accurately code invoices and check requests, review supplier statements, and work with vendors and business partners to resolve discrepancies.
• Verify payment methods, submit ACH/wire transfers, and process credit card payments as needed.
• Perform account reconciliations, prepare weekly/monthly reports, and handle accruals.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend enhancements.
• Support internal and external audits as needed.

Requirements

Knowledge/ Education

Associates degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Experience

Two years related experience required.

Skills/Abilities

• Must possess the skills and abilities to successfully perform all assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Excellent problem-solving and time management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, efficiency, and accountability. Ability to build relationships with vendors and internal partners.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of GAAP and basic accounting principles preferred.
• Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner

Summary

About Us

Vitalant is one of the nation's largest nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organizations, providing hospitals and patients across the U.S. a safe blood supply, specialized laboratory services, transfusion medicine expertise and world-renowned research. We have a network of 115 donation centers across the U.S. and host approximately 60, 000 bl ood drives annually. Vitalant provides blood and special services to patients in more than 900 hospitals across the U.S. where millions of people depend on blood donations from our generous donors.

Job Posting Disclaimer

Please note: Vitalant does not currently hire individuals who reside in the following states - Alabama, Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Utah, and Vermont.

Vitalant is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace built on a foundation of respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. We create opportunities for employees of all backgrounds to feel valued, seen and heard. We believe this mission drives creativity and innovation, as employees experience an environment conducive to personal growth and career development.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Our organization is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Careers@vitalant.org to let us know the nature of your request.

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