Senior Accounts Payable Technician

Job Description

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. 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.
2. Maintains reconciliation of vendor accounts and monitors AP aging reports.
3. Ensures payment of all invoices for standing purchase orders or contracts according to our policies.
4. Manages new vendors to include W-9 collection, ACH verification, and system setup.
5. Serves as subject matter expert for invoice processing and system functionality.
6. Assists with 1099 preparation, review, and distribution at year-end.
7. Participates in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process to include journal entry submission, reconciliations, and discrepancy research and correction.
8. Stays updated on industry best practices and changes in accounting regulations related to accounts payable.
9. Contributes to process improvements to enhance the efficiency of the accounts payable function.
10. Assists with training on accounts payable processes.
11. Responsible for remaining compliant and current with departmental policies and procedures.
12. Serves as a subject matter expert and liaison for clinical and non-clinical Finance operations.
13. Assists with annual audit as needed.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.