Accounts Payable Analyst

1. Responsible for reviewing and closing accrued receipts (receipts appearing, but not yet invoiced) identified by running system reports with appropriate time parameters, requiring basic accounting knowledge.

2. Process refund checks, researching the cause of the refund and ensuring credit is allocated appropriately. Process allocations for large summary invoices which are presented electronically. Use (minimally) intermediate Excel skills, including functions such as V-Lookup as well as pivot tables to properly allocate the charges to the correct general ledger accounts. Subsequently interface data automatically into HEFM.

3. Create and generate reports for management as needed, ensuring data appears to be accurate and providing the information requested.

4. Assist manager with month-end close process, interfacing monthly data to the General Ledger, changing periods, etc.

5. Respond to departmental inquiries about questionable expenses, investigating and creating correction journal entries if needed.

6. Play an active role in system changes and upgrades attending project meetings and gathering functional specifications. Testing changes and upgrades to ensure results are as expected.

7. Other duties as assigned.

1. Highly effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels hospital staff, patients, visitors, and Procure to Pay team members.

2. Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

3. Intermediate Excel and Access skills.

4. Ability to assess and evaluate complex financial data via use of computer analysis. Intuitive ability to understand and recognize anomalies and determine the root cause.

5. Proficient organization and problem-solving skills are required to develop/implement efficient work processes. 

6. Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including but not limited to debits, credits, accrual concepts, allocations, and reclassifying journal entries.

7. Demonstrated ability to operate routine office equipment, such as photocopy machines, PC, calculator, and or related equipment used to manipulate numbers.

8. High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required. 

9. Healthcare-related Finance/Accounts Payable background preferred.

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