Accounts Payable-Finance Associate

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: The Accounts Payable - Finance Associate works out of our St. Paul, MN location in the Abbott Vascular Division. Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for treatment of vascular disease. Responsible for one or more of the following accounting duties; performance of full purchase cycle processing, credit card reconciliation, and expense report processing. What Youll Work On Process invoices for entry to ensure prompt payment of vendor invoices received by mail and email. Process 3-way match invoices. Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment. Enter invoices for payment, and ensure proper period is expensed for month close. Prepare weekly payments by check, match with supporting documents and mail in a timely manner. Ensure proper filing and storage of invoices, supporting documentation and payment. Set up and maintain vendor accounts in the ERP system; ensure proper tax documents are received, validated, and are stored properly. Ensure the system of internal controls related to purchasing cycle, that are established in the Finance Policies and Procedures are followed. Maintain effective relationships with business partners and suppliers. Work with internal departments to obtain approvals. Assist vendors and employees with inquiries about their bills, invoices, and payment. Research, track and resolve payables issues and discrepancies. Reconciliation and entry of multiple monthly Corporate Purchasing credit cards. Ensure proper documentation is received for reportable covered recipients under the Sunshine Act Policy and Compliance Policy. Ensure Sunshine Act related payments are maintained, recorded, and stored properly. Data entry of Sunshine Act payments into database. General assistance to Finance team, will be a variety of office tasks and will vary based on need. Required Qualifications 2 Year / Associate Degree 3+ years of related work experience Preferred Qualifications 3+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, General Ledger and Epicor experience is a plus. Must be organized and detail oriented. Experience working in a high-volume environment with tight deadlines. Computer skills using Microsoft Office software- Strength in excel is important to succeed in role. Self- motivated to problem solve and research discrepancies The base pay for this position is $19.35 $38.75/hour In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Accounting & Reporting DIVISION: AVD Vascular LOCATION: United States > Minnesota > St. Paul : 1225 Old Highway 8 NW ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether its next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of lifes greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Follow Us: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter