Primarily 1st Shift

Position Summary: The Accounting Clerk (AC) will perform a variety of accounting tasks involved in maintaining financial records and processing related data such as invoices, vouchers and other documents. The AC responsibilities include, but are not limited to distribution of departmental month end reports per established procedures, filing manual checks within three days after accounts payable is closed, and preparing accounts payable invoice batches within one day of receipt. The AC will prepare and file accounts payable checks within five days of check run, act as file clerk for department by performing clerical duties and maintaining departmental files, and process manual check requests for all four entities. The AC will be responsible for completing data entry functions within specified time frames.The AC must be willing to coordinate alternate housing within the facility in advance of shifts when inclement weather potential threatens the ability to get to the facility. The AC may be required to report back to work during any emergency situation i.e. mass casualty, internal disaster, etc. The AC will complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Assessment of overall credit worthiness by review of a consumer credit report is required.

Education:

• High school diploma required.
• Associated Degree in Accounting preferred.

Experience:

• A minimum of one year Accounts Payable experience required, 3 years preferred.
• Prior experience with payroll preferred.
• Prior specific healthcare accounting experience preferred.

Special Skills:

• Strong PC skills required.
• Exemplary core customer service skills strongly required.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with nursing colleagues, physicians, and department heads required.
• Strong organizational skills required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.