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This position will be expected to demonstrate behavior consistent with the core values of St. Peter's Health and support the goals and direction of the quality improvement process. Under minimal supervision, applies principles of accounting in order to maintain accurate payments for purchase order and manual invoices in accounts payable and various related records and reports. In doing so, monitors various computer-generated reports, registers and listings as well as prepares facility reports. Compiles, prepares and inputs corrected, updated and verified data into an automated data system for preparation of bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual entries or reports. Serves as a resource to Directors and employees regarding G/L-A/P coding and preferred practice. In addition, this position will serve as a liaison between the Finance and Materials Management departments to ensure open communication and resolution of issues. This position will work closely with the Manager of Finance and Finance Supervisor to identify issues with the accounts payable processes and recommend solutions to those issues. This position will assist in ensuring that standard processes are developed and communicated to the Accounts Payable team. In addition to the lead responsibilities over the accounts payable processes, this position will assist the Finance department with miscellaneous tasks necessary to complete accurate and timely reporting. This includes but is not limited to reconciliations, unclaimed property and assistance with month-end/year-end schedules.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE: Requires verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively with various hospital personnel in the collection, correction and completion of complex and confidential data. Ability to analyze and make changes to processes and systems for errors, additions, and or deletions of data. Ability to comprehend detailed verbal and written instructions in order to complete complex and detailed reports, questionnaires and summaries with a minimum of supervision. One to three years hospital or other healthcare office experience preferred. The ability to communicate with the account's payable positions and the Materials Management Department is necessary in order to develop improved processes and clear communication between the two departments who work very closely with one another.

EDUCATION: High school diploma, HiSET or GED equivalent required. Accounting and communication skills normally acquired through the completion of two or more years in a business college, vocational-technical training or related experience required.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY: None.

Aptitudes: Demonstrated up to date knowledge of healthcare accounting requirements to function with minimal supervision. Demonstrated ability to quickly comprehend verbal or written communications and act appropriately. Demonstrated ability to perform arithmetic and balancing functions quickly and accurately to proof other people's work as well as own. Demonstrated ability to professionally communicate need for changes in submitted data or processes to both internal and external customers. Demonstrated moderate to high dexterity for 10 key and typing. Demonstrated ability for accuracy in spelling and arithmetic when performing tasks on the computer and calculator. Demonstrated critical thinking skills in order to fix errors before they become problems that cost time/money or cause embarrassment.