Accounts Payable Representative

Foundation Health•Fairbanks, AK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for verification, preparation and data entry of accounts payable documents. This position works under direct supervision.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
Requires accounting, finance or accounts payable data entry experience.
Working knowledge of mathematics and general office procedures is required.
Must maintain a calm and professional demeanor at all times.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
Must have personal computer proficiency with a working knowledge of desktop software.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a large healthcare organization preferred
working knowledge of Lawson software accounts payable is preferred
Proficiency with 10-key calculator preferred
Additional related education and/or experience preferred

Responsibilities

Supports department processes by matching invoices to receipts; confirming costs and quantities; ensuring completeness of supporting documentation; validating general ledger account numbers; verifying existence of contracts or purchase orders; verifying authorized signatures on payment requests.
Identifies accounts payable exceptions that may require problem resolution by department management or by more seasoned staff.
Assists department management with problem resolution as assigned.
Assists department in completion of daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual production activities.
Performs computer data entry of accounts payable information with accuracy and timeliness.
Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.
Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.