Procure to Pay Specialist

Guided by our core values and commitment to your success, we provide health, financial and lifestyle benefits to ensure a best-in-class employee experience. Some of our offerings include:

• Highly competitive total rewards package, including comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits as well as a 401(k) plan that both the employee and employer contribute
• Annual incentive bonus plan based on company achievement of goals
• Time away from work including paid holidays, paid time off and volunteer time off
• Professional development courses, mentorship opportunities, and tuition reimbursement program
• Paid parental leave and adoption leave with adoption financial assistance
• Employee discount program

Job Description Summary: The Procure to Pay Specialist will be responsible for supporting procurement and AP functions within the procure to pay team, as well as operational stakeholders of all levels including collaboration with FP&A, accounting, and legal teams.

Individuals applying for this position must be self-starters, action-driven, flexible in changing directions and methods, thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel at managing multiple priorities, succeed in communicating with all levels within the organization and provide immediate contribution to the procure to pay team.Job Description

Vendor Records Management:

• Timely accurate creation and updating of the vendor records master to ensure accurate payments and 1099 processing

Invoice Processing:

• PO to invoice resolution in adherence with corporate policies
• Invoice coding and tax applicability decisioning to ensure accurate reporting
• Invoice resolution to ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices and credits
• Collaboration with sourcing, AP, accounting, asset accounting, cost accounting, FP&A, legal, etc
• Understanding financial statement timing and recording around invoicing
• Understanding of internal controls around payments and separation of duties
• Strong research and resolution skills required
• Develop and Maintain Processes and Procedures

Provide Ongoing Support:

• Training end users
• Email and phone call resolution
• Internal and external customers
• Collaboration with sourcing, AP, accounting, asset accounting, cost accounting, FP&A, legal, business owners throughout the company, etc
• Identify, Articulate, Problem Solve, and Collaborate with FinTech Team on Workday ERP Opportunities
• Projects as Assigned

Assist with Month End Close and Accrual Process:

• Understanding financial statement timing and recording around invoicing

Assist in 1099 Process:

• Work with accounting team to ensure accurate 1099 reporting
• Assist with Reporting for Internal and External Customers

Assist with Pay Cycle:

• Understanding of appropriate pay channels and how to meet internal and external customer needs
• Other Duties as Assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Information Systems or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3 years A/P, Procurement, or Accounting experience utilizing Large ERP platforms in a multi-business environment to process invoices and assist in rule building for invoice image data capture.
• Advanced excel experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Information Systems
• Workday ERP experience a Plus

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.