Accounts Payable Clerk

3 months contract position in Hillsboro, OR

POSITION SUMMARY: Verifies accuracy of invoices from vendors for hospital purchases. Prepares authorizations for disbursement and performs related duties.

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

• Bookkeeping and/or accounting courses or equivalent experience.

• Experience in the Accounts Payable field.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inputs invoices in A/P system for computer check run.

• Keeps files of accounts payable and cash disbursement activities.

• Reviews vendor statements in a timely manner.

• Prints checks.

• Copy all invoices and back-up.

• Obtains, records, and prepares deposit slips for all cash receipts received from the Business Office and Cashiers.

• Assembles and mail 1099’s.

• Acts as back-up Administrator.

• Demonstrates confidentiality regarding patient and co-worker information.

• Determines if credit memos are open.

• Compares information on invoices with that on purchase orders to verify accuracy.

• Computes trade discounts according to invoice terms, and net amounts payable.

• Verifies accuracy of checks before mailing and send to appropriate people.

• Processes manual checks as necessary from approved check requests, including date, amount and description.

• Verifies and updates all information on vendor master.

• Assigns and reviews documentation to ensure accuracy of account code, accounting period, pricing and authorization.

• Prepares information relating to the filing of 1099’s.

• Communicates with appropriate people with in company to resolve invoice discrepancies.

• Resolves invoice and statement discrepancies with vendors.

• Contacts vendors for correct tax information.