Accounts Payable Specialist

Posted:
8/26/2024, 3:22:44 AM

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Accounting

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Position Title:

Accounts Payable Specialist

Department:

Financial Services

Job Description:

General Description:

Process daily accounts payable activities for a multi-hospital organization.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Review invoice for appropriate documentation and approval prior to initiating payment
  • Verify or assign general ledger coding of invoices in accordance with standard company chart of accounts
  • Process payments in accordance with contract terms
  • Process check requests
  • Prioritize invoices according to cash discount potential and payments terms
  • Audit and process credit card bills
  • Assist with month end closing

    Assist with determining eligibility of new vendors and complete new vendor paperwork

  • Sort and distribute incoming mail
  • 1099 maintenance
  • Maintain files and documentation in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices

    General Responsibilities:

    • Performs other duties as assigned

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Education: None required.  2-year Associates degree with business or accounting courses preferred.

    Experience: 1 or more years of work experience required.  2 or more years working with accounts payable preferred.

    Or equivalent combination of education and experience

    License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: None

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

    • Candidate must be detail oriented with professional attitude and reliable
    • Proficient in Excel, Word and 10-key by touch
    • Possess strong organizational and time management skills
    • Thorough knowledge of applicable accounts payable/general ledger systems and chart of accounts
    • Able to perform mathematical computations such as percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division quickly and accurately

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    OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.