Accounts Payable Specialist

Lehigh Valley Health Network•Allentown, PA

40d•Onsite

About The Position

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a nationally recognized, forward-thinking health network offering opportunities for growth and development. LVHN has received numerous accolades, including being ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, Magnet(tm) designation for nursing excellence, and 'A' grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group. This role is part of an inspired and passionate team committed to teamwork, compassion, and technology to deliver excellent health care.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
3 years of experience in accounts payable, finance, or related field.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of computers and software applications.
Familiarity with computerized accounts payable systems.

Responsibilities

Processes various types of Accounts Payable transactions including vendor invoices, check requests, contractual payments, employee expense reports, patient refunds, EDI, and EFT transactions.
Processes timely and accurately all documents (i.e. invoices, credit memos, check requests, etc.) due for payment for all companies.
Implements payment preparation and disbursement process including positive pay file and void check file, as assigned.
Compiles and reviews all vendor statements to confirm all invoices and credit memos are processed.
Maintains integrity of vendor master file thru identification and notification of changes to existing data.
Processes vouchers to meet regulatory requirements for local, state, and federal governments.
Identifies prepaid invoices and correctly sets them up in the ERP system.
Supports use of the corporate credit card program by identifying vendors that should be paid or enrolled in the program and properly allocates and signs off on transactions in the corporate credit card system.
Reviews error reports regularly to resolve issues - RNI (Received Not Invoiced), Vendor Returns, Cost/Quantity Errors, Invoices on Hold, and Invoices Out-of-Balance reports.
Provides data for all databases so information is current and accurate.
Maintains relationships with new and existing vendors/colleagues by delivering a high level of customer service.