Accounts Payable Specialist
Altru Health System
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USD 18.82-28.23 / hour
Posted on Dec 17, 2025
Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another.
Location:
Altru Health System
PO Box 6002
Grand Forks, ND 58201Pay Range: $18.82 - $28.23Summary:
The Accounts Payable Specialist performs the duties necessary to process the payments of all properly approved and coded invoices due to vendors and reimbursements due to employees of Altru Health System and affiliated organizations in an accurate and timely manner. The application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and proper accounting procedures are essential in the fulfillment of these duties.Essential Job Functions:
Processes all purchase order invoices received against HEMM electronic purchase order file. Verifies discount due dates, quantities, and unit costs and resolves any discrepancies through purchasing department to ensure timely payment of invoices and capture of eligible discounts.
Audits and enters all employee reimbursement requests within timelines and to ensure compliance with Altru Health System policies. Processes physician expense reimbursements approved by Physician Comp Manager, or their designate, for payment.
Maintains open payable file for held and approved invoices to provide efficient access to open payable invoices. Processes invoices for payment before due date for AHS and all affiliated corporations to maximize discounts available and to adhere to payment terms of vendors.
Audits non-purchase order requests for payment for approval and supporting documentation. Verifies codes on all approved non-purchase order invoices are appropriate general ledger account numbers, resolves any discrepancies with Department Manager.
Audits statements for past due invoices and resolves any issues. Researches invoices and statements to prevent duplicate payments and charges to the appropriate facility.
Provides data as requested by external auditors for year-end financial audit.
Reviews vendor 1099 reports for accuracy and inclusion of appropriate amounts. Processes new vendor files, validating 1099 statuses and TINs as appropriate.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Education:
• Preferred: Associates - AccountingWork Experience:
• Preferred: Not Applicable Not RequiredLanguage Requirements:
This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.
Physical Demands :
• Sit: Frequently (34-66%)• Stand: Occasionally (5-33%)• Walk: Frequently (34-66%)• Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5-33%)• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)• Crawl: Not Applicable• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)• See: Continuously (67-100%)• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)Weight Demands:
• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Sedentary (<10 pounds)• Carry: Sedentary (<10 pounds)• Push/Pull: Sedentary (<10 pounds)• Slide/Transfer: Not ApplicableWorking Conditions:
• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)• Outdoor: Not Applicable• Extreme Temperature: Not ApplicableDriving Requirement Definitions:
- Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
- Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
- Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
- Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.
Driving Requirement for this position:
Infrequent DriverReference ID: R6899Making a real difference. For one another.
To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.
At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.
Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.
Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)
