Accounts Payable Specialist

Overview

Responsible for processing invoices and check requests for payments from source documents. Responsible for ensuring that proper documentation exists to support invoice and payment. Responsible for entering invoices and matching to Purchase Orders for goods that have been received, working with Purchasing Buyers, Receiving and/or Vendor to resolve issues in order to ensure invoices are processed. Maintains contacts with vendors and other departments to resolve accounts payable issues.

Works vendor statements monthly. Ensures invoices that are not under PO have appropriate approval and documentation that support payment.

Education:

HS/GED required.

Experience:

Prefer a minimum of two years accounts payable experience, preferably in health care setting.

Additional Skills/Abilities:

Must be able to communicate effectively and work in a fast paced environment requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly and maintain control of workflow. Must be proficient in the use of a ten key calculator and personal computer, to include word processing and spreadsheet applications. Must be able to reason and solve problems independently. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.