Accounts Payable Coordinator at McKesson in Nashville, Tennessee

Job Description:

It's More Than a Career, It's a Mission.



Our people are the foundation of our success. By joining our growing team at Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a subsidiary of McKesson, you will have the opportunity to become part of one of the largest community-based cancer programs to advance oncology treatments and improve outcomes for cancer patients across the globe. We look for mission-driven candidates who have a desire to advance the fight against cancer and make a difference in the lives of patients diagnosed with cancer every day.



Our Mission



People who live with cancer - those who work to prevent it, fight it, and survive it - are at the heart of every decision we make. Bringing the most innovative medical minds together with the most passionate caregivers in their communities, we are transforming care and personalizing treatment. Through clinical excellence and cutting-edge research, SCRI is redefining cancer care around the world.



Summary of Key Responsibilities: Responsible for accounts payable; general accounting functions, & contract terms in support of operations with little or no supervision.



Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Prepare month-end accrual journal entries as assigned per the month end close checklist
  
  


• Post & Proof journal entries
  
  


• Prepare assigned account reconciliations and assist finance team in research with other reconciliations as required
  
  


• Review budgets and/or contracts for payment language related to processing vendor payments or patient reimbursements/stipends
  
  


• Collect forms (W9, POV, Sanction Check) for new vendor accounts
  
  


• Prepare check requests & obtain applicable signatures for timely payment of invoices
  
  


• Route & maintain spreadsheet for quarterly research payments
  
  


• Provide customer service to vendors, providers and patients regarding payment/status issues
  
  


• Communicate with other Sarah Cannon entities to ensure appropriate documents are received
  
  


• Follow-up on check requests to ensure payments are processed in a timely manner
  
  


• File correspondence and other pertinent documents (as necessary)
  
  


• Operate copier, fax/scan and ten-key machines efficiently
  
  


• Complete special projects as assigned
  
  

Mandatory:

• Practice and adhere to the "Code of Conduct" philosophy and "Mission and Value Statement".
  
  


• During your employment with Sarah Cannon you will be routinely assigned training requirements. You are expected to complete any training assignments by the due date.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree; Additional appropriate education may be substituted for healthcare accounting experience
  
  


• 1+ years of progressive accounts payable experience; preferably in a clinical trial research or healthcare-related environment
  
  


• Intermediate proficiency working in Microsoft Excel
  
  


• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Word
  
  


• Medical payment processing skills
  
  


• Tactful communication skills, both written and oral
  
  


• Ability to interpret basic study contract language as it relates to required payments
  
  

About Sarah Cannon Research Institute



Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is one of the world's leading oncology research organizations conducting community-based clinical trials. Focused on advancing therapies for patients over the last three decades, SCRI is a leader in drug development. In 2022, SCRI formed a joint venture with former US Oncology Research to expand clinical trial access across the country. It has conducted more than 750 first-in-human clinical trials since its inception and contributed to pivotal research that has led to the majority of new cancer therapies approved by the FDA today. SCRI's research network brings together more than 1,300 physicians who are actively enrolling patients into clinical trials at more than 250 locations in 24 states across the U.S. Please click here to learn more about our research offerings.


We care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That's why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse colleague population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves. For more information regarding benefits through our parent company, McKesson, please click here.


As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.


We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Apply Now