Accounts Payable Specialist

     Central Ozarks Medical Center (COMC) is excited to announce an opening for an Accounts Payable Specialist to be locted in our Richland, Missouri clinic!  COMC is a Missouri non-profit, federally qualified health center that has served Pulaski, Laclede, Camden and Miller counties for over 40 years.  Our goal is to provide the highest quality, affordable healthcare to the communities we serve. 

     COMC offers a robust compensation and benefits package, (including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long and short-term disability, and retirement).  We have an excellent staff and a wonderful patient population. The scenic Lake Ozark area is a great location for raising a family and enjoying a variety of outdoor recreational activities.

     We believe that health care is a right and not a privilege.  Based on that belief, we have evolved into a health center that offers high-quality health care regardless of age, race, sex, disability, religion or ability to pay. Our mission continues to be successful because of committed, dedicated and caring staff. 

Responsibilities:   Perform Third Party billing and clerical duties as assigned.  Compiles, process and maintains accounts payable entries and records.  Perform payroll functions, creates, and maintains employee files within the payroll system.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

·        Assigns general ledger account codes to all invoices and enters them into accounting system.

·        Matches purchase orders confirming prices and quantity to vendors’ invoices.

·        Reviews all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment.

·        Verify receipt of material or services by communication with members of leadership.

·        Check accuracy of employee reimbursement expenses before processing.

·        Enter invoices into the accounting system for payments ensuring correct approval, vendor remittance address and coding.

·        Coordinate with vendors regarding invoicing and payment inquires and discrepancies.

·        Request W9 forms, perform OIG, Sam.gov, & BBB checks for new vendors.

·        Perform OIG, Sam.gov checks for current vendors as directed by HRSA guidelines.

·        Respond to vendors’ inquiries in a timely and professional manner.

·        Maintain invoice files for third party invoicing.

·        Distributes signed checks as required.

·        Maintain credit card support and correspond with members of leadership if any support is missing.

·        Coordinates with Purchasing to ensure all backup for vendor invoices have been approved.

·        Maintains all accounts payable reports, spreadsheets, and accounts payable files.

·        Answer questions and provide information concerning invoicing, through correspondence or verbally.

·        Prepares analysis of accounts, as required.

·        Performs filing and copying.

·        Responsible adjusting bi-weekly timesheets as needed.

·        Develop and maintain various logs and other record-keeping systems related to assigned functions.

·        Comply with all rules and standards related to confidentiality of information and records

·        Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications Requirements: 

·        Problem Solving/Analysis

·        Customer/Client Focus

·        Excellent customer service

Education and/or experience: GED or High School diploma and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in accounts payable desirable.  

Language Skills:  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from internal and external customers in a kind and consistent manner.

Mathematical Skills:  Knowledge of fundamental math, adding machine, calculator, and Microsoft office.  Excel required.  Ability to work with accounts payable and receivable concepts. 

Reasoning Ability:  Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 

Other Skills and Abilities: Excellent customer service skills.

·        DEPENDABILITY AND RELIABILITY: Performs all duties and assignments whether or not supervision is present.

·        COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Expresses ideas, information, and instruction in a positive and effective manner.

• TEAMWORK and COOPERATION: Works cooperatively with coworkers and supervisor. Acts as an effective team member with other employees through cooperation.
• JUDGMENT: Makes reasonable and appropriate decisions.
• ADAPTABILITY: Readily and effectively adjusts to changing ideas and activities.
• ROLE MODELING: Acts as a good role model for other employees.
• CREATIVITY: Shows imagination and innovation in solving problems.
• ATTENDANCE: Reliably reports for work as scheduled, willing to work OT when needed.
• SAFETY: Follows all safety rules and works in a safe manner.
• PRODUCTIVITY: Produces an acceptable amount of work, of sufficient quality in an appropriate amount of time.

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This includes moderate physical effort consisting of occasionally lifting or moving over 35 pounds of weight.

 Travel Requirement: To fulfill the responsibility of the position travel to all COMC locations may be required. Employee must have valid Missouri driver’s license and availability of a motor vehicle. 

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Knowledge of, and compliance with, HIPAA and 340B regulations is required. Confidentiality is mandatory.

 About COMC:

Central Ozarks Medical Center has been providing quality health care in Central Missouri since 1979.  Central Ozarks Medical Center’s staff members are committed to leading the way to healthier communities.  COMC offers a wide range of services based on the needs of the communities we serve. We pride ourselves on offering high quality healthcare regardless of insurance status.

Our Mission

COMC is committed to leading the way to healthier communities by reducing barriers to care, ensuring access for all, and creating a positive working environment of engaged team members with a shared goal.

Our Values

At COMC, we use the following strategically anchored values to guide all our actions:

Selfless Service: We lead by example.               Approachable: We communicate openly

Resilient: We enable and Inspire                        Passionate: We promote community

Responsive: We take action                               Resourceful: We collaborate

Salary : $15 - $25