Accounting Clerk (AP) Payroll & Accounts Payable Clerk

Life Care Centers of America; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Tees Valley is seeking a Payroll & Accounts Payable Clerk. The role involves managing payroll and vendor payments, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining confidentiality. The ideal candidate will be a high school graduate with bookkeeping experience and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Qualifications

• Prior bookkeeping experience preferred.
• Knowledge of administration practices and procedures.
• Ability to implement department policies.

Responsibilities

• Record A/P transactions accurately and timely.
• Accurately reconcile A/P and payroll statements.
• Process facility payroll accurately and timely.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word

Proficient in Excel

Data entry experience

Ability to follow policies

Excellent customer service

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Live the Mission Payroll & Accounts Payable Clerk

This position is also responsible for payroll using ADP Enterprise systems.

Position Summary

The Accounting Clerk (Accounts Payable and Payroll) is responsible for all data management and processing of vendor payments and associate payroll in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Prior bookkeeping experience preferred
• Data entry experience preferred

Specific Job Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e-mail
• Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of administration practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing administration functions in the post-acute care facility
• Ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the administration department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: accounts payable, payroll, business office support, patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Record A/P transactions accurately and in a timely manner
• Accurately reconcile A/P and payroll statements
• Process facility payroll accurately and in a timely manner
• Prepare and verify quarterly payroll reports timely
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Lift 20 lbs from floor to waist, lift 20 lbs from waist to shoulder, lift and carry 20 lbs, and push/pull 20 lbs

An Equal Opportunity Employer