What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at CORE Occupational Medicine?
The Leading Provider of Integrated Occupational Medicine Services
CORE Health Networks, the recognized leader in Integrated Occupational Medicine Services, provides integrated solutions to your occupational healthcare needs. Our programs are designed to align with each clients’ missions, goals, and values to achieve desired outcomes and exceed expectations. As we continue to grow we are expanding our team of talented professionals. We are currently seeking a full-time Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team located in Baton Rouge, LA.
We are offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 401(k), Six Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave, Long-term disability and short-term disability benefits, and much more.
To learn more about this exciting opportunity, review the job specifications below:
Position Overview:
The Accounts Payable Specialist, under the direction of the Financial Services Manager, processes account payables utilizing standard and established processes and guidelines.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
- Set up new vendors in accounting software with accurate remittance as well as tax information upon collection of W-9.
- Research vendor invoice issues to make various determinations including:
- Prior payment/short payments, pricing discrepancies, service history, statement/invoice comparison to prevent duplicate payments, and vendor billing errors in accordance with our protocols and/or pricing agreement
- Execute vendor invoice verification utilizing resources.
- Initiate verbal and written communication with vendors to facilitate resolution of problem invoices, dispute pricing, and obtain information or documentation necessary to issue payment.
- Key vendor invoices into accounting software in batches generated based upon invoice date AP posting period.
- Review invoice pricing and services to ensure billing accuracy.
- Generate checks and match stubs to corresponding invoices and review for errors.
- Process inter-company payables for company operational expenses and payments collected on behalf of each of our CORE companies; reconcile vendor accounts to maintain accurate payment application records.
- Maintain accurate records of vendor demographic changes.
- Maintain W-9 records on new and existing AP vendors.
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED required; some college coursework preferred.
Experience:
- Minimum two (2) years of related experience with accounts payable and a general understanding of common business practices and related financial principles preferred.
Competencies:
- Familiarity with MS Office products, including Excel.
- Excellent attention to detail.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please review the linked posters for more information: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Poster; Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Poster; and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Poster.
