Accounts Payable Specialist Lead-Accounting-Irving
Company: Christus Health
Location: Irving
Posted on: June 27, 2025
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Job Description:
Description Summary: The Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist Lead
is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the accounts payable
processes to ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices,
payments, and reconciliations. Acting as a key point of contact
between vendors, internal departments, and the AP team, the AP Lead
will play a critical role in maintaining strong controls, improving
efficiencies, and supporting AP team members. This role serves as a
bridge between AP specialists and management, providing guidance,
training, and problem-solving expertise. Responsibilities: Meets
expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of
Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Lead and support a
team of Accounts Payable professionals, providing guidance,
training, and mentoring. Assist manager in compiling and preparing
reports required by leadership. Partner with the AP Managers to
create an effective organization while prioritizing functions and
routines. Address escalated items in a timely and efficiently while
multitasking and maintaining a sense of urgency to resolve critical
matters. 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. Participate in required
leadership and development courses. 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 4 years of AP or Procurement experience 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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