Accounts Payable Specialist

Summary of Position

The Accounts Payable Specialist Position requires experience reconciling invoices and the ability to match and code invoices.  The position also requires the individual have accurate data entry abilities along with strong communication, customer service and organizational skills.  Experience with Great Plains or similar accounting software is preferred. This position reports directly to the Controller. 

Accounts Payable Specialist Qualifications

Minimum: Two year work experience in accounts payable in an office setting.

Required Skills: Knowledge of the following:

• Great Plains accounting system.

• Computer skills including the

o ability to operate computerized accounting, spreadsheet

o word-processing programs, and email at a highly proficient level

Education: Associates Degree in accounting and/or equivalent work experience in the field and required functions of the job. 

Certification(s)/Licensure : none

Accounts Payable Specialist Key Responsibilities 

• Matches invoices and purchase orders to receiving documents

• Accurately codes invoices to appropriate accounts/grants

• Posts invoices into the computer system

• Generates checks and attaches appropriate back-up documentation to both the check and the stub.

• Researches vendor statements

• Responds to vendor phone calls, email or other correspondence and resolves discrepancies in a timely manner

• Files paid and unpaid invoices and statements

• Organizes and matches returns paperwork

• Assists in the preparation and distribution of 1099’s

Kintegra Health Core Requirements

1. Patient First – An approach to care that holds primary, the well-being and desires of the patient

2. Build not Blame – Focusing first on finding fault with the process rather than the person

3. Integrity and Honesty – Fostering an acceptance of openness, honesty, and fairness in words, deeds and the use of organizational resources  judiciously for both internal and external customers

4. Cooperation and Flexibility – Related to an internal believe that we function as part of an interdependent team with only shared gains or losses thereby committed to assisting whenever possible beyond the prerequisite job description

5. Culturally Sensitive – Always working toward increasing one’s ability to understand, communicate with, effectively interact and care for people across cultures, while having an acute awareness of one’s own culture.