Lead Accounts Payable Clerk 8510 #13188

Oroville Hospital•Oroville, CA

59d•$20 - $27

About The Position

The Lead Accounts Payable Clerk oversees the timely and accurate processing of accounts payable within the prescribed timeframe and in compliance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
Two years experience as an Accounts Payable Clerk
Accurate use of calculator and typewriter
Ability to use computer terminal
Aptitudes and ability to resolve problems and work well with a variety of people

Nice To Haves

Courses or experience in accounting/bookkeeping preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee the timely and accurate processing of company accounts payable within the prescribed timeframe
Ensure that department productivity standards and goals are met
Regularly review and reconcile vendor accounts
Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of the information within accounts payable department
Develop and constantly strive to improve the accounts payable process
Provide accurate and timely reports as needed by the Controller, CFO, etc...
Responsible for training and cross-training within the accounts payable department
Bring forth issues and concerns raised by accounts payable department to Controller
Ensure that department hours of coverage are met as determined by the Controller
To create and promote a positive work environment within accounts payable department and throughout the finance department
To promote a positive attitude and professional work ethic at all times when interacting with vendors, managers, and employees
To ensure that hospital and finance department policies are followed within the accounts payable department
To create and maintain a seamless integration of the accounts payable department with the rest of the finance department
Performs other duties as assigned
Receives and matches invoices, statements, and purchase orders
Verifies prices and amounts received with invoices to ensure proper payments to vendors
Enters invoices via computer terminal in accounts payable subsystem by department and vendor
Enters in A/P subsystem payment dates to ensure timely payment to take advantage of discounts
Type demand checks after ensuring proper documentation and approval
Research problems raised by Department Heads, Vendors, and Administration
Using the computerized Cash Requirements report, selects those accounts for payment and has computer printed check prepared. Prepares checks as requested by Patient Accounts
Verifies accuracy of checks, attaches appropriate documentation and forwards checks for approval
Works with Purchasing and other departments to obtain proper documentation for invoices
Uses computer access for inquiry regarding status of invoices and payments. Maintains vendor and check files