WOOSTER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL JOB DESCRIPTION
Accounts Payable Associate
MAIN FUNCTION:
Assists Accounts Payable in the processing of invoices for payment for the health system according to established policies and procedures.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Accounting Director
MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma.
No written disciplinary action within the last 12 months.
PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:
Previous Accounts Payable work experience.
Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
Strong mathematical skills.
Effective communication skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office – Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Strong attention to detail.
Follows Appropriate Service Standards
POSITION EXPECTATIONS:
- Assists with matching and assembly of invoices to P.O. and receiving for payment in accordance with established procedures.
Assists with assembling standing and blanket P.O.'s for payment.
Performs data entry of invoices through A/P batch entry and MM/AP interface making sure all invoices are paid according to terms.
Forwards cost and quantity variances to Materials Mgt and Pharmacy so that cost/quantity corrections can be made and invoices can be scheduled for payment.
Responsible for weekly filing of Accounts Payable checks and for maintaining the A/P files for all paid and unpaid invoices and supporting paperwork.
Responsible for weekly mailing of A/P checks verifying that the amount and remittance addresses are correct.
Performs monthly vendor statement reconciliations and corresponds with vendors concerning outstanding invoices.
Opens and sorts daily mail for the department.
Assists with wiring of funds for payment of invoices for specific vendors.
Assists with processing insurance and patient refunds as needed.
Assists in keeping historical records organized for A/P, Payroll and Accounting.
Responsible for printing of invoices from e-mail/internet.
Responsible for closing the Accounts Payable day in Meditech.
Assists with maintaining the invoice log used for tracking of invoices sent out for approval.
Responsible for transferring yearly A/P files to storage and setting files up for new year.
Corresponds with hospital departments concerning issues related to purchase orders and payment of invoices.
Assists with special projects as needed.
4/99 Revised Dates: 5/99, 3/00, 5/00, 2/02, 8/03, 2/05, 1/06, 10/07, 7/19, 4/23
Approved by Human Resources: Tina Myers