Seasonal - Accounts Payable Specialist

Position Summary

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for processing and resolving vendor related payments in conjunction with the Treasurer. This role plays a key role in communicating issues to the Treasurer for follow-up and resolution.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Receive, code, enter, and follow payments through the entire accounts payable life cycle
• Review vendor statements for past due & aging activities, resolve any issues within scope of role, and escalate issues to AP Manager
• Aid Treasurer with month end closing of accounts payable
• Maintain an open line of communication with the Finance Department leadership team on the status of MCR operations and key performance indicators as it relates to areas of assigned responsibility
• Obtain and maintain any identified certifications
• Promote the concept of Provide an Exceptional Experience to Everyone, Every Time
• Complete day-to-day tasks to assure smooth operation of MCR
• Support the mission and vision of MCR Health
• Adhere to all MCR policies, procedures, and standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

• Attention to detail with an organized mindset
• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Critical/Strategic thinking
• Ability to receive and act upon feedback in a calm, professional manner
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks, projects, and demands
• Ability to work collaboratively with others
• Customer service focus to impact the patient experience
• Ability to connect with patients/others and help them feel at ease
• Ability to effectively interact with customers, staff, and others even in stressful situations
• Comfortable and adept with technology
• Maintain confidences and demonstrate discretion
• Ethical

Mental/Physical Demands

• Regularly required to drive, sit, use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, controls and talk or hear
• Frequently required to walk, stand and reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs

Equipment Use

• Computer
• Phone (desk and cell phone)
• Copier
• and other standard office equipment