Accounting Technician I - Accounts Payable

First Choice Community Healthcare INC•South Valley, NM

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction of the Assistant Controller or designee, processes payments, vendor invoices, and cash disbursements. Maintains accounts payable data using the accounting system software. Assists in monthly financial statement preparation and review.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED;
One year directly related experience in a mid-size or larger company;
Basic knowledge of Excel;
General knowledge of accounts payable principles and ability to learn about grant requirements and standards for federally;
Basic knowledge and skills in accounts payable;
Able to communicate with diverse groups of people to include staff and providers, governing boards, government agencies, and independent auditors on behalf of the organization;
Able to work on a variety of assignments concurrently within established deadlines;
Knowledge and skills in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and accounting software application;
Able to maintain the confidentiality of records, memoranda, verbal communications, analytical data and information;
Able to function effectively under stress and high workload with frequent interruptions, utilizing origination and time management skills;
Ability to cooperate fully with laws, regulations, and al FCCH compliance expectations;
Knowledge and familiarity with compliance program. Cooperate fully and comply with laws and regulations

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of Word and Access preferred
Experience with MIP Fund Accounting preferred

Responsibilities

Enters data into the accounting system;
Schedules workflow in accordance with deadlines;
Maintains and reviews AP invoice registers, check registers, vendor files for accuracy;
Prepares A/P batches for review;
Enters invoice information and other batches into the Accounts Payable module of the accounting system and audits accuracy and completeness of transactions;
Selects invoices for payment according to FCCH guidelines;
Prints checks and couples the checks with the proper invoices in preparation for signatures;
Codes standard and non-standard AP invoices for review by management;
Follows up on vendor statements to verify payment and/or reconcile discrepancies regarding payment of accounts;
Resolves AP concerns, inquires and problems between sites/departments and vendors;
In the absence of an AP Tech II, prepares for review the end of month accounts payable accruals;
In the absence of an AP Tech II, assists in review of General Ledger accounts to ensure accuracy of data;
Prepares A/P reports as required by the management;
Maintains vendor files, mails W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification Numbers, prints and mails IRS 1099 Misc. forms;
Performs miscellaneous job- related duties as assigned;