Accounts Payable Representative: Lee Agency/Brighton Consulting Group

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Brighton Consulting Group (BCG), a Lee Agency Company

Company Overview:

Supporting Iowa providers of long-term care in enhancing the quality of life for those in their service.

Our mission centers on delivering professional and technical consulting services with high standards of professionalism and integrity in our relationships with clients and others.

Position Summary:

The Accounts Payable Representative will be responsible for processing vendor invoices, processing checks, closing facilities monthly and running month-end reports, assisting in reconciling bank statements, and processing 1099s.

General Job Duties:

All employees are responsible for a basic knowledge of the employee handbook and must conduct themselves with behavior that supports these values.

All employees are responsible for making the most of their working time and reach maximum potential by being on time for appointments, checking voicemails/emails as appropriate, and completing deadlines in a timely manner.

All employees are expected to escalate issues as necessary.

All employees will specifically be trained on their job duties, however; other mandatory trainings may be deemed appropriate by management for one or all members of the team.

All employees must occasionally collaborate with the leadership team to create, revise, and maintain accurate job descriptions.

All employees must keep client information confidential and in accordance with regulations.

Essential Job Functions:

Utilize your knowledge and training of the WellSky software daily by entering invoices and processing checks with little to no errors.

Ensure the processing of invoices within 48 hours of receipt.

Follow the monthly closing schedule and run month-end reports.

Familiarize yourself with and use the BCG Chart of Accounts.

Collect and organize W-9s and vendor information throughout the year.

Process annual 1099s for your designated clients as instructed by your supervisor.

Review the accounts payable aging and purchase journal for accuracy while correcting and/or escalating any errors to your direct supervisor.

Conduct yourself professionally with clients and other team members at all times. Escalate customer and/or account concerns to your direct supervisor. Ensure the highest level of customer service possible.

Complete client education and relationship building as needed.

Other projects and/or duties as assigned.

This position requires cross training to cover other positions in times of absence, including potential Supervisor duties for short periods.

Position Requirements:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and abilities required. Employees who do not possess the requirements for a job at the time of hire will not be considered for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Skills and Experience:

Capable of working effectively independently and in a team environment

Must be self-motivated, goal and detail oriented

Flexible and adaptable to changing work environment

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage time efficiently

Communicate in a positive manner with clients and escalate any issues and/or messages to the leadership team

Basic proficiency in computer skills and financial duties pertaining to business operations

Flexibility pertaining to client needs and requests

Desired Skills and Experience:

Wellsky Software

Experience with HIPPA compliance and PHI

Working with healthcare administration

An Associate Degree in Accounting or similar field or relevant work experience

Language Requirements:

The primary language of Brighton Consulting Group is English. Excellent communication skills are defined as the ability to:

Actively listen for total comprehension

Ask questions that enhance the understanding of a certain topic

Relay information and/or instruction in a descriptive and understandable fashion in both written and verbal forms

Physical Requirements:

Occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. may be necessary from time to time. Must be able to sit for long periods of time, use fine motor skills, have the ability to view a computer monitor, and type (up to 8 hours a day). Additionally, there may be exposure to moderate noise levels due to the office functions (i.e. talking, printing, copying, etc.)

FLSA Status:

Non-exempt/Hourly: This position is paid an hourly rate and therefore is eligible for 1.5 times the normal wage for every hour over 40 worked in a given work week. Overtime must be preapproved by your supervisor.

Employment Status:

Full time: This position at BCG requires at least 40 hours a week. Occasionally, time over 40 hours may be necessary to meet the requirements of the position. Full-time employees are eligible for employee benefits.

Supervision Requirements:

This position supervises: None.

This position reports to: Accounts Payable Supervisor.