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Boston Public Health Commission

Payables Specialist

Boston Public Health Commission, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298


Description The Procure to Pay (P2P) Specialist is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day responsibilities related to the timely and accurate processing and payment of all BPHC vendor invoices. The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following: Review invoices and requisitions prior to payment checking for accuracy and completeness. Ensure no sales tax is being paid, that manual invoices are calculated correctly, service/delivery dates are provided, and that the invoices are paid timely. Handle the reconciliation of the Accounts Payable (AP) bank account and finalize a report of all outstanding checks. Prepare weekly pre-Check and pre-EFT reports, review for inconsistencies and errors, resolve problems, and submit payment reports for approval to the CFO and Director of Administration & Finance. Process vendor payments and resolve returned EFT and Check payments. Maintain and process vendor transactions; review vendor files for previous payments. Ensure all transactions comply with BPHC Procure to Pay policies and guidelines. Make recommendations for improvements and enhancements to the ReQlogic requisitioning system and GP2018 A/P module. Streamline work processes, replace outdated or obsolete forms, improve communication with vendors, and provide customer service to vendors and BPHC staff. Serve as a P2P liaison and resource to bureaus and programs/departments for all Procure-to-Pay activities. Provide training to P2P staff as required. Assist in preparation and maintenance of data collection for accurate and timely reporting. Review and improve invoice approval routing for accuracy. Establish strong working relationships with vendors; respond to and resolve vendor inquiries as necessary. Track problem invoices and resolve discrepancies with vendors. Delegate resolution to Bureaus and Departments when necessary. Produce and analyze AP aging and AP historical reports monthly. Support annual 1099 and 1096 reporting. Monitor and research outstanding checks for unclaimed property and remit amounts due to the Comm of MA. Participate and engage in Procure to Pay team and BPHC activities and initiatives. Collaborate with other Finance Department team members to support overall department goals and objectives. Work in a confidential capacity with the Procure to Pay Director, Senior P2P Analyst, and CFO. Help BPHC become an antiracist organization by meeting or exceeding the standards set by the BPHC Anti-Racism Policy. Additional administrative office duties and projects as required. Qualifications BA/BS in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field required; or Associate Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field and 2 years transferable Accounts Payable or Finance experience; or 4 years of transferable Accounts Payable or Finance experience may be substituted in lieu of degree. Plus 2-3 years of transferable Accounts Payable Finance experience is required. Prior experience working with a nonprofit or a city/municipal agency is preferred. Master's Degree a Plus. Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with either Great Plains 2018 or ReQlogic requisitioning software a plus. Excellent verbal and communication skills. Ability to solve problems, think logically, take initiative, and pay attention to detail. Able to organize and disseminate complex and diverse information. Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Excellent quantitative skills, including the ability to analyze data. Must be self-motivated with the ability to work effectively as an individual or as a member of a team. Promote health equity, inclusion, and diversity within the BPHC, department, and community. Knowledge of or willingness to learn about the role of public health in addressing racism, the social determinants of health, and inequities in health outcomes as well as strategies to advance racial justice and health equity.

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