Accounting Specialist-Accounts Payable - Hospice Buffalo

This is a full-time (Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm) temporary position (4-6 months) with the possibility of permanent placement depending on agency needs.

The Accounts Payable Specialist performs non-routine, moderately complex accounts payable functions. Pays bills for the organization and maintains the accounts payable ledger. Analyzes and processes transactions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reviews all invoices and aligns them with appropriate documentation
• Calculates and verifies amounts such as discounts and percentages
• Validates proper company and G/L account code allocations
• Communicates with vendors and departments regarding questions or information needs
• Enters and/or reviews invoices in document management software
• Verifies that all invoices include approval within purchasing guidelines
• Processes payment batches, verifying appropriate invoice and posting date, and creates A/P checks.
• Ensures all disbursement policies, procedures, internal controls are understood and functioning within all departments
• Maintains accuracy and completeness of vendor files
• Prepares monthly accruals

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Expected to perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education/Certification

HS diploma/GED preferred.

• Experience

Experience in an accounting function in a health care environment preferred.

Experience in DocuWare and/or Great Plains preferred.