Accounts Payable Business Operations Analyst

Overview

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Responsibilities

Job Summary / Purpose
The overall scope of the AP Service Delivery Analyst is to coordinate and/or take direct responsibility for high-level tasks, including but not limited to, training staff, identification and implementation of process improvements, identification of potential internal control weaknesses and other special projects related to department/organization cost savings, productivity, and efficiencies. Requires full knowledge of integrated AP system applications, full-cycle Accounts Payable, internal controls and inter-related cross functional processes with ability to perform in a self-directed capacity supporting a team environment.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

• Proactively work with AP cases, with appropriate updates to vendors and internal employees to resolve that are preventing timely and accurate invoice payment, perform root cause analysis and identify potential solutions to resolve issues and ensure efficient operations for APSC
• Proactively identify APSC internal control weaknesses and develop/present recommendations to AP leaders
• Identify process improvement opportunities and provide solutions
• Provide training to new and existing team members as needed
• Identify, create, and update standard operating procedures (SOP) which will support the team's success
• Assist with escalated case with resolution and provide key long term success
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Associates of Arts or Bachelor of Science is preferred, or equivalent work experience; At least 5-7 years of experience in AP; experience in a large multi-facility healthcare organization is preferred.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training
Detailed oriented and results driven - analytical and organizational skills required.
Analyze, interpret and summarize complex financial transactions and accounting records.
Proven ability to troubleshoot and problem solve in a fast paced environment.
Works well independently by conducting research with available tools.
Strong relationship building, teamwork, and follow up skills required.
Strong written, oral and presentation communication skills required.
Ability to project competence, credibility, and professionalism, including the ability to use these qualities to build and maintain strong peer relationships.
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office products such Word, Excel, and PowerPoint