Job Description:

Bryan Health * Bryan HealthLincoln, NESupport ServicesFull-time, Day shift, 8am-5pmReq # 22739

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Accounts Payable Specialist acts as primary resource for Accounts Payable Assistant personnel. Compiles, prepares and reconciles data as assigned, in order to meet Bryan Health System's financial requirements to outside customers and/or employees within predetermined deadlines. Ensures accuracy and timeliness of data received and follows up as needed with customers to ensure complete and accurate financial records. Prepares accurate and concise journal entries on a monthly or as needed basis. Performs all balancing processes as assigned. Assumes responsibility for accounts payable queries and issues in the Manager's absence or at the direction of the Manager.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

*Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

*Receives and verifies invoices, purchase orders and receiving reports for accuracy and correlation with other purchase receipt documentation.

*Reconciles vendor statements to accounts payable records on a monthly basis; answers vendor billing questions and contacts vendors to clarify billing statements as needed.

*Maintains accurate MHC imaging system for all accounts payable documentation associated with Bryan Health's obligations.

Provides assistance to all customers in a friendly and courteous manner.

*Schedules the timing of vendor payments to optimize discounts offered and avoid delinquency charges; maintains a record of timely payments.

*Enters information accurately and timely; ensures approved invoices/payment voucher authorizations/signatures are present; codes to appropriate expense accounts/cost centers.

*Ensures appropriate attachments/documentation are included with checks and received in the mailroom for dispersal by the weekly deadline.

Assists in gathering information for departmental audits, answers questions and assists auditors as directed by manager and/or director.

*Utilizes MHC's Accounts Payable capture and workflow automation technology to enhance the accounts payable process.

*Assists with obtaining, processing and maintaining information required for fiscal/calendar year-end procedures, including processes for 1099's.

Reconciles "Total Amount Payable" to required "Cash" documentation.

Documents accurate accrual and reclassification journal entries.

Reconciles vendor statements to accounts payable records on a monthly basis.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

(Essential Job functions are marked with an asterisk "*". Refer to the Job Description Guide for the definition of essential and non-essential job functions.) Attach Addendum for positions with slightly different roles or work-specific differences as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalency required. Associate's degree in Business, Accounting or related field of study preferred. Minimum of two (2) years experience processing accounts payable information required.

Equal opportunityAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Bryan Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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