Accounts Payable Specialist

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Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

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Summary
Processes various types of Accounts Payable transactions including vendor invoices, check requests, contractual payments, employee expense reports, patient refunds, EDI, and EFT transactions.

Job Duties

• Processes timely and accurately all documents (i.e. invoices, credit memos, check requests, etc.) due for payment for all companies.
• Implements payment preparation and disbursement process including positive pay file and void check file, as assigned.
• Compiles and reviews all vendor statements to confirm all invoices and credit memos are processed.
• Maintains integrity of vendor master file thru identification and notification of changes to existing data.
• Processes vouchers to meet regulatory requirements for local, state, and federal governments.
• Identifies prepaid invoices and correctly sets them up in the ERP system.
• Supports use of the corporate credit card program by identifying vendors that should be paid or enrolled in the program and properly allocates and signs off on transactions in the corporate credit card system.
• Reviews error reports regularly to resolve issues - RNI (Received Not Invoiced), Vendor Returns, Cost/Quantity Errors, Invoices on Hold, and Invoices Out-of-Balance reports.
• Provides data for all databases so information is current and accurate.
• Maintains relationships with new and existing vendors/colleagues by delivering a high level of customer service.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 3 years of experience in accounts payable, finance, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of computers and software applications.
• Familiarity with computerized accounts payable systems.

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Work Shift:
Day Shift

Address:
707 Hamilton St

Primary Location:
One City Center

Position Type:
Onsite

Union:
Not Applicable

Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday; 8:00a-4:30p

Department:
1004-13064 CSS-Accounts Payable