Accounts Payable Clerk

Smhtx; Breckenridge, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Smhtx is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to support daily AP functions, ensuring invoices, payments, and records are accurate and timely. You will review, code, enter invoices, verify authorization, and process vendor payments per schedules.

You will reconcile statements, respond to vendor inquiries, assist with ACH/payments, and help with month-end close while maintaining confidentiality and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; accounting education preferred.
• 3–5 years accounts payable, bookkeeping, or related accounting experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable practices and basic accounting principles.
• Strong computer skills, including Excel and accounting 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.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, code, and enter invoices for payment.
• Verify invoices for accuracy and appropriate authorization.
• Process vendor payments according to schedules and procedures.
• Maintain accurate accounts payable records and documentation.
• Reconcile vendor statements and research discrepancies.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve payment issues.
• Assist with check processing, ACH payments, and other 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Time management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Prioritization

Teamwork

Excel

Accounting software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accounting education preferred

Three to five years of AP/bookkeeping experience

Tools

Excel

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
• employee discount programs

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