Accounts Payable Specialist

Full-Time

Athena Home Office - CT, MA, RI

Posted 3 days ago

We are hiring an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our home office team in Farmington!

Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.

Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.

As the AP Specialist, you assume responsibility for the proper implementation of policies/procedures in relation to the Accounts Payable System for our skilled nursing facilities throughout New England.

Education & Experience:

• Previous experience in bookkeeping/accounting preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review invoices processed through Metaviewer, this includes AP Prep, Rejected Payables, Manually Index Payables, Document File Failure, and Final Review.

• Export invoices into Great Plains, modify payments, and cut checks.

• Reconcile monthly, accounts payable open items and distribution to general ledger reports to ensure the accuracy of general ledger information.

• Prepare sales tax returns, as necessary.

• Prepare annually all necessary 1099s for applicable vendors.

• Assist in the processing of requested information for the Facility’s year-end audit or any State, Federal, or other Audit.

• Review and request any missing invoices from the vendor statements.

• Process invoices for payment, as requested by the Cash Management Department.

• Prepare other fiscal reports, as requested by the Controller and Accounting Manager.

• Perform any other duties assigned or necessary to accomplish the job duties and responsibilities described above.

• Display respect and appreciation for the ideals and philosophy upon which Athena Health Care Systems was founded.

• Train new Athena Bookkeepers, as required, to the weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly procedures.

Specific Requirements:

• Must possess the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Must have the ability to communicate with vendors, personnel and other individuals in a discretionary manner.

• Must work hours as needed, determined by the requirements of the position/assignment, and on-call when necessary.

About Athena Health Care Systems:

Athena Health Care Systems, headquartered in Connecticut, has been a pioneer in delivering exceptional healthcare services since its establishment in 1984. Operating nursing homes across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as one of the premier and highly regarded providers of skilled nursing centers in Southern New England. Through our commitment to improving both the lives of our residents and the quality of our environments, we have transformed our managed facilities into thriving communities where residents enjoy an enhanced quality of life, and employees find a fulfilling and supportive work environment.

Become a vital part of our team committed to delivering exceptional care to the residents we serve.

Athena’s Benefits:

• Competitive and Weekly Pay

• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees

• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Available for Eligible Team Members:

• Employer Paid Life Insurance

• 401(k) with Employer Match

• Vacation and Personal Time

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Health insurance among the lowest employee contributions in the state (Employee Contributions as low as $12.00 for singles & $39.00 for families)

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed centers follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.

Job Features

Job CategoryAccounts Payable, Finance