Accounts Payable Specialist Lead-Accounting-Irving (Immediate Start)

Company: Christus Health
Location: Irving
Posted on: June 25, 2025

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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