Accounting Technician I - Accounts Payable

First Choice Community Healthcare•Albuquerque, NM

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
Good dexterity to operate personal computer and office equipment
Occasional lifting and carrying related to office duties
Capable of using office machines and personal computers for word processing, data entry and spreadsheet applications
Must be able to read a computer monitor and outputs accurately
Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately for work and safety compliance

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