What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Clerk position at Legacy Lifecare?
Accounts Payable Clerk
Legacy Lifecare Inc. is a non-profit management resources collaborative, providing small-to-mid-sized organizations access to the infrastructure needed to succeed in today's complex world. With deep expertise in strategy, finance, operations and support systems management, Legacy Lifecare enables its not-for-profit affiliates to preserve their missions and identities while gaining access to sophisticated managerial services and collaborative opportunities ordinarily only available to larger organizations.
The organization was founded in 2019 by Chelsea Jewish Lifecare (Chelsea and Peabody) and JGS Lifecare (Longmeadow). Other organizations part of the Legacy Lifecare family include Deutsches Altenheim (West Roxbury), Sisters of Charity - Halifax's Elizabeth Seton Residence and Marillac Residence (Wellesley), Armenian Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (Jamaica Plain), Stone Rehabilitation & Senior Living (Newton), and St. Joseph Living Center (Windham, CT). Together, these organizations own and operate nine skilled nursing facilities, five assisted living residences and two rest homes across campuses in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Additional services include home health care, hospice and palliative care, adult day health care, and charitable foundations. Legacy Lifecare continues to see significant growth with more locations being added each year.
Summary of Position: We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Accounts Payables Clerk to join our dynamic accounts payable team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and processing accounts payable transactions, ensuring accuracy and timely payment to vendors. If you are a self-starter with a passion for finance and accounting, we want to hear from you!
Location: This position can be remote, hybrid or on-site at any of our locations which includes Peabody, Chelsea, West Roxbury or Springfield
Qualifications & Skills
- Proficient knowledge of Accounts Payable procedures and basic accounting principles with a minimum of 1 year AP experience
- Experience with Bill.com and/or Sage Intacct a plus
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to independently identify, analyze, and resolve complex billing and payment issues.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize effectively
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
Essential Duties & Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned
- Process and reconcile accounts payable transactions in a timely and accurate manner
- Efficiently handle accounts payable email inboxes, screening for urgent requests and forwarding invoices to the appropriate database for processing
- Communicate with vendors to resolve billing and payment issues in a professional and timely manner
- Prepare and process weekly and monthly check runs
- Maintain accurate and complete vendor files
- Assist with month-end and year-end close process
- Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the accounts payable function
- Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting policies and procedures
Pay Range: $18-$23/hour
Benefits:
- On-site, remote, or hybrid work setting available
- A supportive working environment and community within modern facilities
- Health, dental, vision, and a company-funded life insurance policy
- Voluntary benefits
- 403(b) retirement savings
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays, including employee birthday
- Tuition reimbursement for further education, training, and professional development
Legacy Lifecare is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity or expression, genetics, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteran status or any other status that is protected by local, state or federal law.
Chelsea Jewish Lifecare conducts extensive background checks and professional references for all potential employees. If selected for hire, you must be able to provide a recent physical and required immunizations including fully-vaccinated status for Covid-19.
Salary : $18 - $23
