Account Payable​/Accounting Clerk

Description

An Accounts Payable (AP)/Accounting Clerk manages a company’s outgoing cash flow, processing vendor invoices, verifying expense reports, and reconciling accounts to ensure timely, accurate payments. They maintain financial records, resolve discrepancies, and support the accounting department by inputting data and handling, filing, and managing vendor files.

An Accounts Payable (AP)/Accounting Clerk manages a company’s outgoing cash flow, processing vendor invoices, verifying expense reports, and reconciling accounts to ensure timely, accurate payments. They maintain financial records, resolve discrepancies, and support the accounting department by inputting data and handling, filing, and managing vendor files.

• Invoice Processing:
  Receive, review, approve, and verify vendor invoices for accuracy.
• Payment Execution:
  Process payments (checks, ACH, credit card) and maintain payment schedules to ensure on-time payments.
• Reconciliation:
  Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies, including purchase order or billing errors.
• Data Entry:
  Code and post transactions to the general ledger and accounting software.
• Communication:
  Coordinate with vendors to resolve disputes and with internal departments to approve expenses.
• Reporting & Compliance:
  Generate AP reports, assist with month-end closing, and maintain compliance with company financial policies.
• Journal Entry:
  Assist Senior Accountants with completion and uploads of journal entries.
• Account Reconciliation:
  Assist Senior Accountants with completion of monthly account reconciliations.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor's degree in accounting or related field is often preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Previous experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or data entry.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Quick Books, SAP) and Microsoft Excel.
• Soft Skills:
  
  Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and communication skills.

None required.

Work is performed in an office environment. Work hours vary according to the workload and supervisory scheduling.

Initial Tuberculosis (TB) test and drug screening is required by Winner Regional Health. Rubella titer will also be drawn upon hire and immunization is required if no past exposure or indication of immunization.

Required to wear name tag provided by WRH and to dress in a professional manner.

Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language. Excellent oral and written communication skills, work with customers and co‑workers in a professional manner. Computer and bookkeeping experience along with office machine/equipment knowledge.

CFO or Senior Accountant

Honesty:
We will do the right thing at all times, even if it is difficult, maintaining strong, ethical practices. We protect the confidentiality of others, including patients, staff and the facility as a whole. We will take responsibility for our actions.

Expertise:
We will demonstrate superior judgment, training and skill, at all times, demonstrating professionalism while doing so. We will perform all aspects of our job to the best of our ability, utilizing all resources and tools available.

Approachability:
We will be non‑judgmental, friendly, and open and willing to listen to everyone we come into contact with while performing our duties. We are humble and learn from others.

Respect:
We will be understanding and sensitive to others’ feelings; caring and responding in a manner that sets them at ease, keeping the situation in perspective without minimizing others’ feelings or reactions. We will listen to others with full attention in a sincere, civil fashion, being careful not to be judgmental of the speaker. We maintain composure when facing conflict and avoid jumping to conclusions and defaming another’s name.

Teamwork:
We willingly work together with a common approach, trusting and supporting members of our organization, using our skills and resources, sharing information…