Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Summary
The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for accurately processing supplier invoices, ensuring timely payments, maintaining vendor records, and supporting month‑end and year‑end financial close activities. The role plays a key part in maintaining strong supplier relationships and ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.
Key Responsibilities

Invoice Processing & Payments

• Receive, review, and process supplier invoices in accordance with company policies
• Match invoices to purchase orders and goods received notes (3‑way matching)
• Resolve invoice discrepancies with suppliers and internal stakeholders

Reconciliations & Controls

• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve variances
• Maintain accurate accounts payable ledgers
• Assist with month‑end close, including accruals and AP reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Maintain vendor master data
• Respond promptly to supplier and internal queries
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve AP processes and efficiency
• Support automation and system improvements

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage high‑volume transactional workloads
• Good organisational and time‑management skills
• Strong communication and problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Knowledge & Experience

• 1–3+ years’ experience in an accounts payable or finance role
• Experience in invoice processing and supplier reconciliations
• Strong Excel skills

Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.
Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.
Development and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.
About UPMC           
UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people-focused care that’s close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across continents through its UPMC International division — an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world.
In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006. UPMC’s operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network.  UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.