Accounts Payable Specialist

Chase Brexton Health Services Inc

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 4 days ago

    Highlights

    Coordinate with Staff Accountant to ensure all AP related entries are accurately posted/accrued during month end close process. Review journal entry activity and create monthly reconciliations for various cash, AR, cash clearing, and AP-related accounts.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBaltimore, MD

    Description

    JOB SUMMARY:

    Responsible for cash review and posting. Performs various duties within the Accounts Payable and Payroll functions within Finance. Serves as backup payroll administrator.

    MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    AP Processing and Record Keeping

    • Gather necessary approvals and support for bill payment in accordance with the Grant of Authority policy
    • Coordinate with Staff Accountant to ensure all AP related entries are accurately posted/accrued during month end close process
    • Review journal entry activity and create monthly reconciliations for various cash, AR, cash clearing, and AP-related accounts
    • Works in conjunction with AP/Payroll accountant to open and deposit payments received via mail
    • Performs the daily posting of banking activity within accounting system
    • Review coding of invoices for accurate general ledger classification
    • Assist in the month-end, year-end and audit
    • Assist in the remittance of unclaimed property
    • File paid invoices electronically and maintain file of unpaid invoices
    • Work with other departments to obtain approval of vendor services
    • Take vendor calls and resolve disputed items
    • Work with department leadership to ensure accurate coding/timeliness of invoices
    • Report all cash related discrepancies effectively to management

    Cash

    • Provides cash depositing data to outside billing and cash posting company
    • Educates department heads and supervisors on the use and submission of daily cash reconciliations
    • Review and post over the counter cash receipts (including check and credit card) for all locations
    • Code lockbox cash receipts to the proper general ledger account
    • Reconcile cash deposits to support documentation from various departments
    • Manage and administer change drawers process (petty cash) for clinics and pharmacy

    Payroll

    • Reconcile hours reported per ADP payroll register prior to submission of payroll
    • Serve as reviewer of payroll data input by Payroll Accountant for accuracy

    Integrity

    • Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll information

    Teamwork

    • Assist team with annual audit
    • Serve as back up for certain duties of the Payroll Accountant and other team members
    • Perform other duties as required

    SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

    • Possess excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
    • Computer literate
    • Cash, AP, & Payroll knowledge
    • Strong organizational skills; must be detail oriented
    • Ability to follow up on pending issues

    EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

    • Required: High school diploma
    • Required: 3 years' experience in a comparable finance role
    • NetSuite experience preferred

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