Accounts Payable Clerk - Temporary Position

Bothwell Regional Health Center • Sedalia, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: The Accounts Payable Clerk has the main responsibility of maintaining the Meditech A/P System and overseeing the payment process of all vendor invoices. The Accounts Payable Clerk reports directly to the Controller. QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Minimum of high school diploma with preference given to college Accounting and/or related business courses. 2. Licensure/Certification: a.) None 3. Work Experience: a.) One to two years’ office experience with accounts payable, preferred. RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DUTIES: 1. Responsible for the creation of and maintenance on all accounts payable master files. 2. Reviews the daily mail received by Accounts Payable to determine where the correspondence needs to go to initiate the payment process. 3. Oversees the input of all A/P data into the Meditech A/P System to insure tha all information is entered properly and on a timely basis. 4. Responsible for the reviewing of current A/P outstanding invoices to determine which invoices will be paid each week. 5. Responsible for the adherence to the guidelines established for the process of printing checks on both a weekly and as needed basis. 6. Responsible for the routine closing of A/P on both a daily basis and end-of-month accounting period. 7. Any other duties as assigned by the Director of Budget & Reimbursement. REQUIRED STAFF COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates support for organizational and departmental mission. Supports and demonstrates knowledge of the Strategic Plan and the Hospital Key Initiatives. Fosters and promotes teamwork within department and the organization as a whole. Works to resolves conflicts constructively and in a timely manner. Ability to communicate effectively and simply with every customer and co- worker. Ability to display a positive, courteous and friendly attitude toward all contacts. Ability to build good relationships with others based upon a sustained effort of mutual support toward common goals. Ability to exercise good judgment, reasoning and concentration to detail and to take personal accountability for all actions in carrying out job duties. Is customer focused and committed to Quality and Process Improvement with a strong desire to provide service excellence. Possesses and displays a strong knowledge and understanding of the standards of practice for their position including, if and when applicable, commensurate computer skills; population specific and general competencies; organizational skills, time and project management. Possesses a vigorous and enthusiastic desire to learn and to grow both personally and professionally, and to improve one's skills in order to deliver the best possible care for our customers. WORKING CONDITIONS: 1. General office setting. No exposure to extremes in temperature, lighting, or noise. 2. Requires prolonged sitting. 3. Requires frequent keyboarding. 4. Significant time spent looking at computer monitor.

Requirements

• Minimum of high school diploma
• One to two years’ office experience with accounts payable, preferred.
• Demonstrates support for organizational and departmental mission.
• Supports and demonstrates knowledge of the Strategic Plan and the Hospital Key Initiatives.
• Fosters and promotes teamwork within department and the organization as a whole.
• Works to resolves conflicts constructively and in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively and simply with every customer and co- worker.
• Ability to display a positive, courteous and friendly attitude toward all contacts.
• Ability to build good relationships with others based upon a sustained effort of mutual support toward common goals.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, reasoning and concentration to detail and to take personal accountability for all actions in carrying out job duties.
• Is customer focused and committed to Quality and Process Improvement with a strong desire to provide service excellence.
• Possesses and displays a strong knowledge and understanding of the standards of practice for their position including, if and when applicable, commensurate computer skills; population specific and general competencies; organizational skills, time and project management.
• Possesses a vigorous and enthusiastic desire to learn and to grow both personally and professionally, and to improve one's skills in order to deliver the best possible care for our customers.

Nice To Haves

• preference given to college Accounting and/or related business courses.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the creation of and maintenance on all accounts payable master files.
• Reviews the daily mail received by Accounts Payable to determine where the correspondence needs to go to initiate the payment process.
• Oversees the input of all A/P data into the Meditech A/P System to insure tha all information is entered properly and on a timely basis.
• Responsible for the reviewing of current A/P outstanding invoices to determine which invoices will be paid each week.
• Responsible for the adherence to the guidelines established for the process of printing checks on both a weekly and as needed basis.
• Responsible for the routine closing of A/P on both a daily basis and end-of-month accounting period.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Director of Budget & Reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED