HH0447- Accounts Payable Specialist

Highland Hospital•Rochester, NY

About The Position

With direction and latitude for independent judgment, the Accounts Payable Specialist performs routine and non-routine duties with proficiency under minimum direction and applies general accounting principles. The role processes accounts payable invoices, creates and maintains vendor records, and verifies the accuracy of data before submission. It also processes hospital cash deposits and change orders and maintains accurate spreadsheet data related to banking, safe security, and cash handling. The specialist exercises good judgment and professional behavior while following Finance Department and hospital policies. Responsibilities include accounts payable and banking tasks, providing coverage for teammates during absences or high-volume periods, and sharing process-improvement feedback with the AP Assistant Manager and AP Manager. The role also provides timely updates to managers about weekly productivity, recurring department or vendor issues, and discrepancies.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Accounting plus 2–3 years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2–3 years of experience in an office setting.
Excellent customer service skills.
Superior organizational skills.
Computer literacy.
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Accounts payable background preferred.
Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.

Responsibilities

Process accounts payable invoices as appropriate.
Create and maintain vendor records.
Check data-entry accuracy and attention to detail before submitting information.
Process hospital cash deposits and change orders.
Maintain accurate spreadsheet data related to banking, safe security, and cash handling.
Follow Finance Department and hospital policies and demonstrate good judgment and professional behavior.
Perform accounts payable and banking tasks.
Provide task coverage for teammates during absences or periods of heavy volume in other areas.
Provide feedback to the AP Assistant Manager and AP Manager on process improvements and policy updates.
Report weekly productivity, recurring department or vendor issues, and discrepancies to managers in a timely manner.