Accounts Payable Clerk

Stephens Memorial Hospital; Breckenridge (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Extended Illness Bank

Retirement Plan

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Cancer Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Accident Insurance

Basic Life Insurance paid by hospital

Critical illness Insurance

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

Stephens Memorial Hospital in Breckenridge, TX is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day AP functions, ensuring invoices, payments, and records are processed accurately and timely.

You will review, code, and enter invoices, verify accuracy, process payments, reconcile statements, and respond to vendor inquiries while maintaining confidentiality and working collaboratively with finance staff.

Qualifications

• Receive, review, code, and enter invoices for payment.
• Verify invoices for accuracy and appropriate authorization.
• Process vendor payments according to schedules.

Responsibilities

• Maintain AP records and supporting documentation.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end reconciliation and reporting as needed.
• Communicate with managers regarding invoices and payment status.

Skills

Accounts payable

Bookkeeping

Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accounting or business education preferred

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Position Summary: This Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for supporting day-to-day accounts payable functions and helping ensure invoices, payments, and financial records are processed accurately and timely.

• Receive, review, code, and enter invoices for payment.
• Verify invoices for accuracy and appropriate authorization.
• Process vendor payments according to established schedules and procedures.
• Maintain accurate accounts payable records and supporting documentation.
• Reconcile vendor statements and research discrepancies.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve payment issues.
• Assist with check processing, ACH payments, and other payment methods.
• Maintain organized electronic and paper records.
• Assist with month-end reconciliation and reporting as needed.
• Communicate with department managers regarding invoices, approvals, and payment status.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial and employee information.
• Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional accounting or business education preferred.
• Three to five years of accounts payable, bookkeeping, or related accounting experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable practices and basic accounting principles.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and accounting or financial software.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet established deadlines.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Position Requirements

This position requires the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, professionalism, and timely completion of assigned responsibilities.

We offer a competitive salary (DOE), Paid Time Off, Extended Illness Bank, retirement plan, medical/dental/vision plan, cancer insurance, short-term disability insurance, accident insurance, Basic Life insurance paid by the hospital, critical illness insurance, and employee discount programs.

SMH is An Equal Opportunity Employer--M/F/D/V and a Drug/Tobacco Free Workplace.