Accounting Clerk (AP)

Life Care Center of Carrollton•Carrollton, MO

About The Position

The Accounting Clerk (Accounts Payable and Payroll) is responsible for managing and processing vendor payments and associate payroll in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role records accounts payable transactions, reconciles accounts payable and payroll statements, processes facility payroll, and prepares and verifies quarterly payroll reports. It also supports the business office and requires professional relationships, confidentiality, dependable attendance, good judgment, and productive communication with an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Knowledge of administration practices and procedures and of laws, regulations, and guidelines governing administration functions in a post-acute care facility.
Ability to implement and interpret administration department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Proficiency in competency areas including accounts payable, payroll, business office support, patient rights, and safety and sanitation.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
Ability to lift 20 pounds from floor to waist and waist to shoulder, lift and carry 20 pounds, and push or pull 20 pounds.
Integrity and professionalism, including adherence to Life Care’s Code of Conduct.

Nice To Haves

Prior bookkeeping experience preferred.
Data entry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Record accounts payable transactions accurately and in a timely manner.
Reconcile accounts payable and payroll statements accurately.
Process facility payroll accurately and in a timely manner.
Prepare and verify quarterly payroll reports on time.
Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Maintain dependable, regular attendance.
Use concentration, reasoning skills, and good judgment.
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Maintain professional working relationships with associates and vendors.
Protect proprietary and confidential information.
Follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures, and complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.