Accounts Payable Clerk

APR Consulting, Inc. has been engaged to identify a Accounts Payable Clerk

Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.

Location: Whittier, CA 90602
Position: Accounts Payable Clerk
Pay Rate: $25.80/hr
Duration: 13 weeks
Expected Shift: 7am-3:30pm, 40hrs/week

JOB SUMMARY
No weekend, on-call, or floating required.

SPECIFIC SKILLS NEEDED
• 10-key by touch
• Good mathematical and computational skills.
• Ability to manage/meet multiple deadlines.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office including, basic Excel spreadsheet skills.
• Must have excellent communication and organizational skills. Able to read and write English
• Strong work ethic, professional attitude and attention to detail are required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING
Required:
• AP data entry experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Six (6) to Twelve (12) months of business-related experience, preferably in an Accounting/Finance Department. Previous healthcare/hospital experience preferred.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Safeguards and preserves the confidentiality of patient’s protected health information in accordance with State and Federal (HIPAA) regulatory requirements, hospital and departmental policies.
2. Ensures a safe patient environment and adherence to safety practices per policy.
3. With consideration to age, employee utilizes the approved process to resolve biophysical, psychological, educational and environmental needs of patient/significant other when administering care.
4. Input data into computer (microcomputer and mainframe). This includes data input for the general ledger, accounts payable invoice processing and prepares A/P accrual journal entries.
5. Sorts and distributes all incoming mail (interoffice and U.S. mail) received by the Accounting/Finance Department.
6. Prepares and schedule AP weekly check run. Verifies and mails the accounts payable checks. Prepares AP reports, e.g. check register, open invoices, etc.
7. Interact with vendors, analyze vendor liabilities. Notify MM of exception and incomplete PO/invoices.
8. Processes payments by credit card and provides accountant with data needed to reconcile the credit card accounts (i.e., account coding, total of credit card payments processed through SMS, and detail of reconciling items such as timing differences between SMS input and credit card statement charge).
9. Prepare and monitor the AP Aging report and stay current with vendor payments. Provide updates to management at least 2 times a week.
10. Maintains established department policies, procedures and objectives.
11. Promotes strong vendor and department relations through prompt follow up on inquiries, providing assistance when needed, and presenting a professional demeanor in all verbal/written correspondence with vendor/department.
12. Upon request, assist with distributing the Department’s income statement and supporting documents on a monthly basis to the appropriate individual (Vice-Presidents, CCAs and Directors).
13. Ensure that confidentiality of all sensitive information affecting the company’s finances or public image is properly safeguarded.
14. Performs filing as needed.
15. Performs other duties as assigned by the Manager.

PERSONAL QUALITES:
• Ability to perform analysis, problem solving, decision making.
• High level of verbal and written skills necessary.
• Ability to take charge of situations and lead staff in appropriate manner.
• Must be organized, dependable, with a positive professional attitude.

Our client is the one of the largest Healthcare Staffing Provider in the United States, to be assigned at one of their affiliated hospitals/healthcare facilities.

This particular client is requiring that all new hires show proof of vaccination. However, accommodations may be made for those with disabilities or religious reasons who cannot obtain a vaccine.

Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity If you feel your experience is a match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you

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