Accounts Payable Assistant

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The primary role of the Senior Accounts Payable Assistant is to ensure prompt, accurate payment of Northside Hospital invoices for goods and services. The duties and responsibilities of this position require accuracy, efficiency, attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with interruptions. A Senior Accounts Payable Assistant is trained to manage specific vendor groups/type of invoices requiring additional experience and advanced knowledge.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Voucher (key) check requests, invoices against manual purchase orders and system-generated purchase orders.
2. Manage all aspects of AP accounting for assigned vendors.
3. Complete training and actively manage at least one specific vendor group/type of invoice requiring advanced knowledge and attention to specific detail.
4. Contacts other departments and/or outside vendors as needed to verify and request additional information as needed.
5. Follow general guidelines for proper authorization to make payment.
6. Assist with research requests and projects as needed.
7. Act as resource to other clerks when questions ar

REQUIRED:

1. Basic 10-key skills with above average speed (greater than 8,000 keystrokes per hour) and few errors (less than 0.5%).
2. Demonstrate strong computer skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
3. Demonstrate ability to follow written and verbal direction.
4. Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
5. Excellent organizational and time management skills.
6. Ability to work in an environment with interruptions.
7. Highly accurate and detail oriented.
8. Must be proficient at multi-tasking.
9. Ability to work as a team as well as independently.
10. Demonstrate problem solving ability and recommend course of action.
11. High level of discretion/confidentiality.

PREFERRED:

1. Two (2) to three (3) years of experience in Accounts Payable or comparable equivalent experience.
2. One (1) to two (2) years of college or vocational education with emphasis in Accounting or Business.