Accounts Payable Clerk

Salary: $19.77- $30.25

Job Summary: Responsible for the processing of invoices and payments for the facility. Invoices, credits and payments are processed through the computer system. Performs minor secretarial duties. Participates in the department's performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:

Responsible for processing payments for purchase order transactions.

Audits invoices against the purchase order/receiving report for correct vendor information, items, quantity and price.

Ensures payments are made to vendors according to the terms in the purchase order; prepares voucher reports.

Monitors invoices for correct information; investigates invoice or payment errors.

Processes credits to department cost centers when applicable.

Responsible for processing vendor refund or rebate checks.

Lists and balances all payments made at the end of each business day.

Answers the telephone professionally and in a timely manner; directs calls appropriately.

Maintains a good working relationship within the department and with other departments including Materials Management.

Demonstrates the ability to be organized and flexible.

Sorts and delivers interdepartmental mail.

Maintains PAR levels for office supplies.

Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.

Accepts other duties as assigned.

Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.

Professional Requirements:

Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and clean.

Completes annual educational requirements.

Maintains regulatory requirements.

Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work in designated time frame.

Wears identification when on duty; uses computerized punch time system correctly.

Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion.

Attends a minimum of 12 staff meetings annually; reads and returns all monthly staff meeting minutes.

Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.

Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.

Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility, as well as the focus statement of the department.