Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk jobs in Schenectady, NY

Job Requisition: REQ2753

Employment Type: Full-Time

Shift: Days

Hours Per Week: 40 hours

Hiring Range: $20.42-$26.70

The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately processes purchase order invoices through the materials management interface, and nonpurchase order invoices, including verification of appropriate approvals and adequate supporting

documentation.

• Completes all required daily and monthly closing procedures by the next business day and 4th calendar day following month-end, respectively; accurately identifies invoices requiring a manual

accrual.

• Maintains an accurate computerized database, including vendor files, recurring invoices, and validating general ledger account distribution and dollar value of invoices entered. Maintains organized

open and paid vendor files.

• Processes payments timely, accurately, obtains 2 signatures when required, verifies to avoid duplicate payments. Uses purchase discounts if available; ensured prompt vendor payments while maximizing the

hospitals cash position.

• Prepares routine and requested accounts payable reports and reviews for accuracy. Documents processes and procedures as required to support Accounts Payable and Purchasing functions within the System.

• Processes Federal Form 1099s in accordance with IRS regulations in an accurate and timely manner. Completes vendor credit applications, quarterly sales tax returns and tax exempt forms as required.

• Responds to and resolves requests and inquiries from associates and vendors. Resolves escalated issues.

• Mentors, coaches, and trains new and current staff.

Education, Training & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED and Minimum of 1 year accounts payable experience required.

Required Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while using critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job.
• Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Displays integrity, friendliness, and compassion.
• Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others.
• Demonstrates flexibility
• Takes initiative
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Embraces new opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.
• Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with various Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take and follow direction in a positive and appropriate manner.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently. Must be able to demonstrate effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills. Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.