Non-Clinical - Finance / Accounting / Accounts Payable Clerk

Accounts Payable Processor III - 100% Remote

Position Summary

The Accounts Payable Processor III performs complex, high-volume invoice and payment processing within Sutter Health's Finance organization. This senior-level role ensures accuracy in vendor, physician, and reimbursement payments, supporting compliance with organizational policies, tax regulations, and accounting standards.

The Processor III acts as a subject-matter expert for AP systems and workflows, supporting both daily operations and the transition from Lawson to Workday.

Key Responsibilities

Complete complex invoice payment activities, including 1099 forms, physician payments, and reimbursements.

Receive, route, and process vendor invoices, ensuring timely and accurate payments.

Audit weekly payment files, reconcile accounts payable banking transactions, and process upload files.

Perform PO and 3-way matching, resolve discrepancies, and identify tax or coding issues.

Use Lawson (Infor) for invoice processing and OnBase for invoice workflow routing and approvals.

Research and resolve complex invoice, payment, and reconciliation issues.

Maintain accuracy of supplier account data and ensure compliance with audit and control standards.

Collaborate with internal teams, including Legal and Compliance, to resolve physician payment or reimbursement issues.

Support Workday supplier integrations and process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Experience : 5+ years of accounts payable experience, preferably in a large or healthcare organization.

Systems : Strong working knowledge of Lawson (Infor) and familiarity with OnBase; Workday experience a plus.

Skills :

Advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups).

Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.

Excellent communication and attention to detail.

Ability to work effectively in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.

Team & Environment

Part of a 60-person AP department; typically works within a team of 12-13 reporting to one manager.

Processor III serves as the most senior processor level, performing advanced and complex AP activities with minimal supervision.