Accounts Payable Specialist

Who We Are:

As the only independent and physician-led faculty practice plan of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, University Clinical Health (UCH) offers best-in-class clinical care through a network of 175+ providers across 19 specialties to meet the healthcare needs of the Mid-South community. UCH is a not-for-profit, non-tax-supported group practice and is here to serve the community while providing medical excellence to our patients.

Position Summary:

The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for processing invoices (including refunds) for payment, mailing of payments, and managing expense accounts ensuring adherence to established policies.

Key Results Areas (KRAs):

• Receives and reviews expense reports for compliance with policy; submits expense reports in accounting system for approval for payment.
• Ensures invoices and reimbursements are accurately coded.
• Ensures physician allowances do not exceed prescribed limits.
• Routes invoices in accounting system for approval for payment.
• Posts all approved invoices in system for payment.
• Converts all purchase requisitions to vendor invoices for payment.
• Creates weekly check runs including distribution and mailing of vendor checks.
• Processes refund payments (including the mailing thereof) for patient and insurance refunds in a timely manner.
• Supports the Accounts Payable Supervisor in overall goals and objectives of the team.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Core Competencies:

• Reliable and extremely trustworthy.
• Ability to learn other accounting software systems.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma required; Business or Accounting degree preferred.
• Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAPP) certification preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related programs required