Job Information
St. Mary's Healthcare Lead Accounts Payable Clerk in Amsterdam, New York
Job Requisition: REQ2753
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Days
Hours Per Week: 40 hours
Hiring Range: $20.42-$26.70
The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Responsibilities:
• Accurately processes purchase order invoices through the materials management interface, and nonpurchase order invoices, including verification of appropriate approvals and adequate supporting
documentation.
• Completes all required daily and monthly closing procedures by the next business day and 4th calendar day following month-end, respectively; accurately identifies invoices requiring a manual
accrual.
• Maintains an accurate computerized database, including vendor files, recurring invoices, and validating general ledger account distribution and dollar value of invoices entered. Maintains organized
open and paid vendor files.
• Processes payments timely, accurately, obtains 2 signatures when required, verifies to avoid duplicate payments. Uses purchase discounts if available; ensured prompt vendor payments while maximizing the
hospitals cash position.
• Prepares routine and requested accounts payable reports and reviews for accuracy. Documents processes and procedures as required to support Accounts Payable and Purchasing functions within the System.
• Processes Federal Form 1099s in accordance with IRS regulations in an accurate and timely manner. Completes vendor credit applications, quarterly sales tax returns and tax exempt forms as required.
• Responds to and resolves requests and inquiries from associates and vendors. Resolves escalated issues.
• Mentors, coaches, and trains new and current staff.
Education, Training & Experience
High School Diploma or GED and Minimum of 1 year accounts payable experience required.
Required Skills and Attributes:
Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while using critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job.
Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive.
Excellent customer service skills
Displays integrity, friendliness, and compassion.
Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others.
Demonstrates flexibility
Takes initiative
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Embraces new opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.
Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Proficient with various Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel).
Strong organizational skills.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Ability to take and follow direction in a positive and appropriate manner.
Ability to work as part of a team and independently. Must be able to demonstrate effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills. Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.