Accounts Payable Specialist I
Company: Memorial Health Services
Location: Long Beach
Posted on: June 25, 2022
Job Description:
The Accounts Payable Accountant I is responsible for the
accurate and timely payment of assigned vendors in accordance with
MemorialCare's policies and procedures as well as government laws
and regulations. This includes but is not limited to: accumulating
the proper payment documents, review of documents for completeness
and accuracy, payment of the verified documents within MHS's
prescribed time period. Also, an Accounts Payable Accountant I is
responsible for proper preparation of the month and year end
accruals relating to their assigned vendors. In addition, this
position is required to understand the departmental policies,
processes and procedures. Job Specific Competencies
- Perform accounts payable functions accurately and efficiently
and ensures all related MHS policies and procedures are followed.
- Make sure invoices have appropriate approval and/or purchase
order as defined by corporate policy.
- Make sure invoices are paid using proper pay terms as defined
by corporate policy and vendor contracts.
- Responsible for the daily Accounts Payable workflow.
- Resolve match exceptions as assigned and provides effective
resolution within the timeframes defined by departmental
policy
- Make sure invoices are entered in the system timely and
available discounts are taken
- Responsible for effective communication and maintenance of
vendor accounts, including research, resolution of problems, and
statement reconciliation.
- Demonstrates superior customer service; interacts with a
positive and constructive approach
- Communicates established MHS policies and procedures to
internal and external customers.
- Responsible for accurate and timely preparation of month end
accrual of outstanding invoices, including items not received in
PeopleSoft.
- Prepare manual accrual of outstanding invoices for Accounting
by the 2nd workday of the month.
- Call for monthly statements of major vendors and report to
Accounting for accrual. Minimum Requirements / Work Experience
- Understanding and complies with Accounts Payable policies and
procedures.
- PeopleSoft or related software experience required.
- High energy levels and tolerance for tight deadlines and time
pressures.
- Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written.
- Working knowledge of PCs, Microsoft Office applications-
spreadsheet proficiency is required, and an aptitude for learning
new software.
- Requires a can-do attitude and positive customer response
style.
- 10 Key by touch and keyboarding skills are also required.
Education / Licensure / Certification
- High School Diploma, GED required or Business-Related
Courses.
Keywords: Memorial Health Services, Long Beach , Accounts Payable Specialist I, Other , Long Beach, California
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