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Logan Health Accounts Payable Specialist - Finance in Kalispell, Montana
Job Description Summary:
Logan Health's Finance Department is looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team!
The ideal candidate should have an Associates Degree with an emphasis in Accounting preferred. You must have a minimum of two years' accounting work experience. This position demands a high degree of accuracy, data entry skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of general accounting principles.
This role performs accounting functions for assigned area(s) in an efficient and effective manner and per Logan Health policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
Associates Degree with an emphasis in Accounting preferred. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Minimum of two (2) years’ accounting work experience required.
High degree of accuracy in data entry skills, attention to detail and confidentiality
Knowledge of general accounting principles and internal controls
Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.
Job Specific Duties:
Process a high volume of invoices accurately and efficiently
Print out invoices from AP Mailbox and distribute for appropriate payment approvals.
Manage/own the AP email box.
Verify appropriate general ledger coding, approvals and backup are present on invoices.
Ensures W-9’s are requested and retrieved for all new vendors before payment issued
Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
Prepare and perform weekly check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers
Maintain organized records of invoices, payments, and transactions
Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities related to accounts payable, including accruals, prepaids and 1099 reporting.
Collaborate with internal departments to resolve payment-related issues. Responding to payment inquiries timely
Continuously follows up on any uncashed checks such that uncashed checks exceeding 90 days are minimal. Assists with unclaimed property reporting.
The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.
Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.
Shift:
Day Shift - 8 Hours (United States of America)
Schedule Details:
Please know schedules and shifts are subject to change based on patient care and department/organizational needs.
Schedule:
Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.
Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements
If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:
Criminal background check
Reference checks
Drug Screening
Health and Immunizations Screening
Physical Demand Review/Screening
Equal Opportunity Employer
Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.