Position Summary: This position will be responsible for a range of general staff accounting tasks but will be primarily responsible for all accounting work associated with processing accounts payable, expense reporting and sales/use tax submissions.
Essential Duties:
- Receive invoices daily and enter into the accounting system
- Enter check requests, expense reports, and petty cash daily and processing these checks for payment
- Process check runs and invoices that are due twice a week or as needed
- Manage the paid invoice file cabinet, making sure all are filed properly
- Assist AP Supervisor or Accounting Department with various projects when needed which may include data entry, journal entries, filing, etc.
- Handle branch or vendor inquiries regarding invoice payments, late payments, outstanding checks, etc. via phone or e-mail
- Investigates and resolves issues associated with invoices or purchase orders
- Reconciles various accounts by identifying errors in posting or omissions by applying appropriate accounting standards
- Process remittance information from checks, drafts and wire transfers for invoices provided by vendors, reviewing instructions accompanying items to determine proper disposition and crediting accounts in accordance with standard procedures
- Receives, researches and resolves a variety of routine internal and external inquiries concerning account status, including communicating the resolution of discrepancies to appropriate persons
- Maintains a high degree of confidentiality at all times due to access to sensitive information
- Maintains regular, predictable, consistent attendance and is flexible to meet the needs of the department
- Follows all Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA regulations and requirements
- Abides by all regulations, policies, procedures and standards
- Performs other duties as assigned
Position Requirements & Competencies:
- High School degree; some college accounting coursework preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of Accounts Payable experience
- Prior experience in a high volume customer focused environment preferred
- Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Computer proficiency - Word, Excel, Outlook
- Accounting system experience is preferred
- Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task
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