Senior Accounts Payable Technician

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma or equivalent required; college classes in accounting preferred.
• A minimum of four (4) years of experience in an accounts payable/accounting role.
• Must have knowledge of commonly used accounting concepts, practices and procedures within a particular field, such as accounts payable or receivable.
• Must have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Intermediate/advanced Excel skills preferred, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Reviews high-volume invoices, purchase orders and travel authorizations (TA) for appropriate documentation, coding, and approval prior to finalization and ensures invoices are paid in a timely manner.
• Maintains reconciliation of vendor accounts and monitors AP aging reports.
• Ensures payment of all invoices for standing purchase orders or contracts according to our policies.
• Manages new vendors to include W-9 collection, ACH verification, and system setup.
• Serves as subject matter expert for invoice processing and system functionality.
• Assists with 1099 preparation, review, and distribution at year-end.
• Participates in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process to include journal entry submission, reconciliations, and discrepancy research and correction.
• Stays updated on industry best practices and changes in accounting regulations related to accounts payable.
• Contributes to process improvements to enhance the efficiency of the accounts payable function.
• Assists with training on accounts payable processes.
• Responsible for remaining compliant and current with departmental policies and procedures.
• Serves as a subject matter expert and liaison for clinical and non-clinical Finance operations.
• Assists with annual audit as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.