Accounts Payable Clerk jobs in Chico, CA

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• High school graduate or equivalent
• Two years experience as an Accounts Payable Clerk
• Courses or experience in accounting/bookkeeping preferred
• Accurate use of calculator and typewriter
• Ability to use computer terminal
• Aptitudes and ability to resolve problems and work well with a variety of people

Job Summary

The Lead Accounts Payable Clerk oversees the timely and accurate processing of accounts payable within the prescribed timeframe and in compliance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

Duties

Accounts Payable Clerk

• Receives and matches invoices, statements, and purchase orders
• Verifies prices and amounts received with invoices to ensure proper payments to vendors
• Enters invoices via computer terminal in accounts payable subsystem by department and vendor
• Enters in A/P subsystem payment dates to ensure timely payment to take advantage of discounts
• Type demand checks after ensuring proper documentation and approval
• Research problems raised by Department Heads, Vendors, and Administration
• Using the computerized Cash Requirements report, selects those accounts for payment and has computer printed check prepared. Prepares checks as requested by Patient Accounts
• Verifies accuracy of checks, attaches appropriate documentation and forwards checks for approval
• Works with Purchasing and other departments to obtain proper documentation for invoices
• Uses computer access for inquiry regarding status of invoices and payments. Maintains vendor and check files

Lead Duties

• Oversee the timely and accurate processing of company accounts payable within the prescribed timeframe
• Ensure that department productivity standards and goals are met
• Regularly review and reconcile vendor accounts
• Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of the information within accounts payable department
• Develop and constantly strive to improve the accounts payable process
• Provide accurate and timely reports as needed by the Controller, CFO, etc...
• Responsible for training and cross-training within the accounts payable department
• Bring forth issues and concerns raised by accounts payable department to Controller
• Ensure that department hours of coverage are met as determined by the Controller
• To create and promote a positive work environment within accounts payable department and throughout the finance department
• To promote a positive attitude and professional work ethic at all times when interacting with vendors, managers, and employees
• To ensure that hospital and finance department policies are followed within the accounts payable department
• To create and maintain a seamless integration of the accounts payable department with the rest of the finance department
• Performs other duties as assigned

Organizational Expectations

• Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization.
• Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention.
• Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience.
• Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities.
• Maintains compliance with organization’s policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards.
• Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization.
• Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.

Functional Demands

Semi- Sedentary: Sits and walks throughout workday

Generally lifting objects not more than 25 lbs. and/or carrying objects weighing 10 lbs.

10/12/2023

Human Resources

530.712.2137

hrrecruiting@orohosp.com