Accounting clerk

Citizens Health•Colby, KS

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Citizens Health is recruiting a full-time Accounting Clerk in its Financial Services department. The role supports accounts payable from invoice receipt through payment distribution, helping ensure bills are paid accurately and on time and supporting organizational profitability. The position is based at 100 E College Ave, Colby, Kansas, and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pay depends on experience.

Requirements

Proficiency with Excel and a ten-key calculator.
Be a self-starter who takes initiative, is open-minded, and works as a team player.
Maintain a positive attitude and good energy.
Create a positive, supportive working atmosphere.
Display integrity and accountability.
Accept and respond to constructive criticism and suggestions, and strive for self-improvement.
Adhere to organizational policies and procedures.
Arrive at work on time and as scheduled.
Demonstrate flexibility, initiative, and ingenuity in performing job tasks.
Demonstrate professional conduct and maintain a professional appearance.
Demonstrate behavior that reflects the image of the institution.
Know common safety hazards and precautions for establishing a safe work environment.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Accounting.
Accounts payable experience.

Responsibilities

Review invoices for authorized approval, accuracy, and general ledger code assignment.
Match invoices to purchase orders or packing slips to verify that all invoiced merchandise has been received.
Distribute invoices requiring approval to the appropriate personnel.
Encode invoices with the applicable vendor number and general ledger account number.
Enter data into the computer and analyze reports to help ensure payment within designated payment terms.
Input information into the accounts payable system.
Print, edit, and check the accuracy of input information, making necessary corrections.
Finalize batches for the applicable accounting period.
Print aging reports to identify invoices that should be paid.
Review monthly vendor statements to confirm payments and identify outstanding invoices.
Compare monthly vendor statements with invoices received.
Communicate with vendor representatives about statement amounts not presented for payment and disputed amounts.
Maintain files of paid invoices and computer-generated reports related to accounts payable.
File paid invoices.
Complete other duties as assigned according to organizational needs.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance available.
Pre-tax and Roth contributions.
Automatic 6% salary deferral upon employment.
Regular and matching contributions after one year and 1,000 hours worked.
Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance; full-time coverage equals two times the employee's annual income.
Eligible employees receive shift, weekend, and holiday differential pay.
Paid time off.
On-site child care services.
Funeral leave.
Health Savings Account.
Dependent, Medical, and Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Accounts.
The Standard Group Insurance.
Discounted membership rate for MASA.