What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist (F/T) position at Optim Healthcare?
Optim Health is seeking a full time Accounts Payable Specialist for our Savannah, GA location.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)
- Supports the accounting department with procedures that ideally operate efficiently and accurately
- Responsible for processing invoices, batch and obtain appropriate approvals and coding in order to key into accounting software for payments, ensuring accuracy of data.
- Duties include reconciliation or vendor statements monthly to ensure accurate payments and correct balances in accounting system.
- Processes payments of invoices weekly, ensuring that all due and payable invoices have the appropriate backup, coding and GL codes in order to pay appropriately.
- Scans invoices and checks onto accounting drive, making sure all backup is legible and filing invoices weekly.
- Maintains vendor files for accuracy or remit names and addresses for payments.
- Maintains contact with vendor billing reps ensuring invoices are correctly billed and paid.
- Runs Open Payable Report for AP Manager/Specialists weekly to obtain approval for payments.
- Runs Check Register for approvals.
- Make GL entries, scan to accounting drive, post and file as deemed necessary by Manager.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required, Accounting degree preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of AP experience in customer service or reception, preferably in a health care environment.
Other Requirements: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Accounting software.
Performance Requirements:
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of medical terminology and organization services.
Skills:
- Adequate hearing to answer phone and speak clearly with co-workers/vendors.
- Ability to speak clearly and loudly enough to be heard by co-workers/vendors.
- Must possess a professional demeanor, strong organizational skills, verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact well with others.
Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.
Work Environment: Position is in a well-lighted office environment. Occasional evening and weekend work.
Mental/Physical Requirements: Involves sitting approximately 90 percent of the day, walking or standing the remainder.
