Accounting Specialist

The University of Kansas Health System • Shawnee Mission, KS

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About The Position

The Accounting Specialist reviews supplier invoices and expense reports submitted by department personnel, assists department contacts with Workday activity, and reviews and adds or updates supplier record requests. The position prepares and posts invoices for customers, processes weekly check settlement runs, prepares payment reports, and assists with annual 1099 review and preparation. The specialist also supports the Accounting Supervisor and Accounting Manager with various accounting functions and cross-trains for duties assigned to other positions in Ambulatory Accounting.

The role requires competence in critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and technical skills; effective organization and resource allocation; cooperation across teams; and attention to stakeholder expectations. Duties may vary by department or unit, and other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• Five or more years of medical office and/or bookkeeping experience.
• Ability to perform the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of experience in a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Cross-train for duties assigned to other positions in Ambulatory Accounting and provide coverage as needed.
• Process weekly check settlement runs, including printing and mailing payments.
• Prepare weekly payment reports for bank ACH import and positive pay upload.
• Prepare, review, and import monthly EIB supplier payments.
• Review supplier invoices and department personnel expense reports for compliance with departmental policies.
• Assist department contacts with Workday entry of supplier invoice and expense reimbursement activity.
• Review supplier record requests and add or update supplier records.
• Prepare weekly bank deposits, including reviewing and verifying coding and documentation.
• Perform quarterly stale check review and reissue processes.
• Assist with annual 1099 review and preparation.
• Prepare and post invoices and send them to customers.
• Assist the Accounting Supervisor and Accounting Manager with various accounting functions.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, interpersonal relationship, and technical skills; support team goals, cooperation, and stakeholder expectations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED