Connecticut Orthopaedics has been named as the #1 Physician Practice in Orthopaedics in Connecticut, as well as ranking in the Top 3 for Surgical Care and the Top 5 for Overall Physician Practices across the state by Castle Connolly. 

Connecticut Orthopaedics is looking for a full-time AP/AR Associate to join our exceptional team. By joining our team, you will become an integral part of the largest private orthopaedic practice in New England offering a competitive salary, excellent work-life balance, and exceptional career growth opportunities!

Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00am and 5:00pm.

The Accounts Payable (“A/P”) / Accounts Receivable (“A/R”) associate reports to the staff accountant/ AP Supervisor and is primarily responsible for the day-to-day accounts payable functions including processing and payment of invoices in a fast paced, high-volume A/P environment.

 Essential Responsibilities: 

• Process, verify and reconcile various types of accounts payable invoices
• Track vendor invoices to ensure timely payments
• File/ Transact electronically open and paid vendor invoices and receivers accurately
• Distribute copies of required invoices as needed  
• Process ACH, Check, and Credit Card Payments
• Prepare Positive Pay Files
• Respond timely and professionally to vendor and internal inquiries regarding payments
• Review and verify statements received from vendors for accuracy. Research and investigate vendor discrepancies, as well as internal inquiries in a timely manner. This may involve interaction with other departments within the company.
• Facilitate and process patient refunds requiring manipulating data via Excel
• Support the month end close including credit card statement coding
• Assist supervisor in minimal, however complex A/R Invoicing monthly
• Assist supervisor in depositing A/R and ADHOC payments as required
• Open mail and distribute as needed
• May be required to run errands to local bank and post office periodically
• Other duties as designated by management

Skills and Abilities:

• Must have experience with Microsoft Excel: importing/ exporting data, VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to communicate effectively with vendors and administration
• Broad knowledge of accounting software (currently using QuickBooks)
• Must display professionalism and understand discretion
• Ability to process high volumes of complex invoices accurately
• Must be a team player who is detail and process oriented with the ability to multi-task.
• Must be able to walk between 0.3 miles and/ or have reliable transportation for trips to the local post office and bank 

Experience/Educational requirements: 

• A minimum of 2-3 years Accounts Payable processing experience.
• Knowledge of general accounting practices and procedures to include a good understanding of cash and accrual basis accounting
• Experience with multiple entities/ “Under one-roof” a plus
• Experience with QuickBooks Enterprise Desktop and/ or DocStar a plus