Accounting clerk

Citizens Health•Colby, KS

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Citizens Health is recruiting a full-time Accounting Clerk for its Financial Services department. The role supports accounts payable from receipt of invoices through payment distribution, helping ensure bills are paid accurately and on time. The position is located at 100 E College Ave, Colby, Kansas, and works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pay depends on experience. Citizens Health is a community-based, private, not-for-profit organization serving northwest Kansas. Its organizations include Citizens Medical Center, Family Center for Health Care, Prairie Senior, Citizens Clubhouse, Citizens Medical Equipment, and Palace Drug Store. Its mission is “Enhancing the lives of those we serve.”

Requirements

Proficient user of Excel and a ten-key calculator.
Demonstrate knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
Demonstrate professional conduct and maintain a professional appearance.
Adhere to organization policies and procedures.
Arrive at work on time and when scheduled.
Demonstrate flexibility, initiative, and ingenuity in performing job tasks.
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.
Be open-minded, take initiative, and work as a team player.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Accounting preferred.
Accounts payable experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Review invoices for authorized approval, accuracy, and general ledger code assignment.
Match invoices to purchase orders or packing slips to verify that invoiced merchandise has been received.
Distribute invoices requiring approval to appropriate personnel.
Encode invoices with applicable vendor and general ledger account numbers.
Enter data into the computer and analyze resulting reports to ensure payment within designated terms.
Input information into the accounts payable system.
Print, edit, and check input information for accuracy, 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 verify payments and identify outstanding invoices; compare statements with received invoices.
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.
Differential and certification pay; eligible employees may 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.