Accounts payable Associate

Owens & Minor is a global healthcare solutions company providing essential products, services and technology solutions that support care delivery in leading hospitals, health systems and research centers around the world. For over 140 years, Owens & Minor has delivered comfort and confidence behind the scenes, so healthcare stays at the forefront, helping to make each day better for the hospitals, healthcare partners, and communities we serve. Powered by more than 14,000 teammates worldwide, Owens & Minor exists because every day, everywhere, Life Takes Care™.

Global Reach with a Local Touch

• 140+ years serving healthcare

• Over 14,000 teammates worldwide

• Serving healthcare partners in 80 countries

• Manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Honduras, Mexico, Thailand and Ireland

• 40+ distribution centers

• Portfolio of 300 propriety and branded product offerings

• 1,000 branded medical product suppliers

• 4,000 healthcare partners served

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plan - Medical, dental, and vision plans start on day one of employment for full-time teammates.

• Educational Assistance - We offer educational assistance to all eligible teammates enrolled in an approved, accredited collegiate program.

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Disability - We offer employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage.

• Voluntary Supplemental Programs – We offer additional options to secure your financial future including supplemental life, hospitalization, critical illness, and other insurance programs.

• Support for your Growing Family – Adoption assistance, fertility benefits (in medical plan) and parental leave are available for teammates planning for a family.

• Health Savings Account (HSA) and 401(k) - We offer these voluntary financial programs to help teammates prepare for their future, as well as other voluntary benefits.

• Paid Leave - In addition to sick days and short-term leave, we offer holidays, vacation days, personal days, and additional types of leave – including parental leave.

• Well-Being – Also included in our offering is a Teammate Assistance Program (TAP), Calm Health, Cancer Resources Services, and discount programs – all at no cost to you.

Job Summary

Performs a wide range of Accounts Payable and some Accounting tasks. Plans, organizes and participates in Accounts Payable operational activities. Uses software applications to analyze, identify and resolve statement issues for a broad scope of supplier accounts.

Core Responsibilities

• Analyzes multiple data file formats from the Suppliers using multiple software applications to create dispute exposure analytics to mitigate exposure.
• Collaborates with Suppliers, Supply Chain Management and O&M Distribution Centers to monitor, document, resolve or escalate statement disputes.
• Leads conference calls or on-site meetings with supplier partners to resolve issues and to develop process improvement.
• Resolves discrepancies in a timely and fiscally responsible manner to ensure the attainment of supplier funding that is tied to Accounts Payable targets.
• Develops and prepares daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports used for reconciliation and reporting the ledger impact of potential exposure or loss of income. Presents the reports to management.

Qualifying Experience

• Associate’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred not required; two or more years of Accounts Payable or other related experience preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; ability to work with MS Excel at an intermediate level
• Excellent analytical and issue resolution skills
• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to prioritize activity and work independently in a high volume environment

Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. 

If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis.

Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.