Accounts Payable Specialist
Tempus Open At a glance
Mid-level Accounting role at Tempus. Chicago · full-time · $50,000–$72,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Sort, code and match invoices, then enter transactions into journals, ledgers and related records
- Investigate invoice mismatches and follow up with vendors to answer their questions
- Support month-end close by checking duplicate bills, purchase order overcharges and vendor service periods
- Gather backup records for audits and follow up on vendor credits until issues are resolved
What you bring
- You have a bachelor's degree and at least three years working in accounts payable
- You can use Microsoft Excel at an advanced level
Who this fits
This mid-level role is based in Chicago and reports to the AP Manager. It suits someone who is analytical, careful with details, quick to learn and comfortable handling hands-on work.
From the employer
Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry?
Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful way. Tempus' proprietary platform connects an entire ecosystem of real-world evidence to deliver real-time, actionable insights to physicians, providing critical information about the right treatments for the right patients, at the right time.
Tempus is looking for a hardworking, ambitious Accounts Payable Specialist to support its growing operations in Chicago. Reporting to the AP Manager, this role will oversee the accounts payable process.
What you'll do:
- Sort, code and match invoices
- Post transactions to journals, ledgers and other records
- Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues
- Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries
- Assist with month-end closing (Duplicate invoices, overbilled PO's, verifying service periods for a subsection of vendor types, etc.)
- Provide supporting documentation for audits (when needed)
- Track Credits and resolve any associated issues
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree and at least 3+ years of experience in Accounts Payable
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Ability to learn quickly and thrive in a rapidly-growing company
- Highly analytical and detail-oriented
- Results-oriented, highly energetic, dynamic individual with hands-on mentality
CHI: $50,000-$72,000
The expected salary range may vary for other locations. Actual salary may vary based on qualifications and experience. Tempus offers a full range of benefits, which may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and other benefits depending on the position.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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