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Accounts Payable Clerk (57228) – Chappaqua

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• Temporary
• Chappaqua, NY
• 3 years ago

Accounts Payable Clerk (57228)

Chappaqua Crossing, NY

ACCTG

M-F 8:00AM – 5:00PM

Position Overview: The Accounts Payable Clerk processes check requests and handles check disbursements. Assures that Accounts Payable is handled in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with the Group’s policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to the following):

• Opens mail daily and distributes invoices to proper departments
• Tracks all invoices sent out for approval and makes sure they are returned in a timely fashion
• Assures that all invoices are properly coded, signed and are paid in a timely fashion in accordance with the Groups payment policies
• Vouchers and enters all invoices received
• Assures that all vendor statements are reconciled in a timely fashion and all vendors are kept current
• Interacts with vendors and Department Heads on all accounts payable matters
• Resolves payment disputes with vendors as quickly as possible
• Runs aged accounts payable report an selects invoices for payment
• Prints and releases payable checks under the guidance of the Accounting Manager
• Assures that all regular monthly bills (rent, leases, etc.) are paid and up to date
• Assures that all doctor and employee expenses are paid in a timely fashion
• Provides information to Department Heads as to what has been charged to their department
• On a regular basis, reviews payable procedures to assure efficiency
• Works with Accounting Manager on special projects

 

Qualifications and Education:

• Knowledge of accounts payable practices and medical office procedures.
• Knowledge of coding and Group policies on accounts payable.
• Skill in use of computer and calculator.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics.
• Ability to examine documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to work effectively with co-workers as a team member.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Three years of experience with accounts payable including one year of experience accounting in a health care organization.
• Associates/Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance preferred.
• Additional appropriate education may be substituted for two years of accounts payable experience.

 

Typical physical demands:

• Requires sitting for long periods of time.
• Working in office environment.
• Some bending and stretching required.
• Working under stress and use of telephone required.
• Manual dexterity required for use of calculator and computer keyboard.
• Occasional evening work.

 

 

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