Accounts Payable Clerk

Arkansas Hospice; North Little Rock, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company paid life insurance up to $15,

Job summary

Arkansas Hospice in North Little Rock seeks an Accounts Payable Clerk to handle routine payables, invoices, and vendor payments in a healthcare setting.

The role requires a high school diploma, at least one year of payroll/accounts payable experience, and ability to maintain confidentiality and accuracy.

This position offers full-time hours, competitive benefits, and opportunities to support patient care by ensuring timely and accurate bill processing.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the hospice concept.
• Knowledge of multiple computer software applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with co-workers and other customers.
• Ability to follow basic safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Processes routine payables including verifying invoices, entering invoices into accounting system, and issuing checks.
• Maintains accurate accounts payable records.
• Provides the Accounting Manager the information needed to set up new vendors in the accounting system.
• Assists the Accounting Manager with the processing of 1099’s annually.
• Reviews all invoices for accuracy; verifies charges are correct.

Skills

Hospice concept

Software applications

Communication skills

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Safety awareness

Policy adherence

Fast-paced

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Full Time Clerical North Little Rock, AR, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 3572

Full-and Part-Time Employee Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company paid life insurance policy up to $15,000

FSA and FSA Dependent care

Supplemental Insurance such as Short-term disability, Long-Term disability, etc.

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off (PTO) program to total up to 208 hours a year

Tuition and certification reimbursement for qualified employees

Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Free parking at all locations.

Mileage reimbursement for company travel.

Compensation

Arkansas Hospice offers competitive wages and bases our pay rates off each candidate’s years of experience. The rates that are listed on the Indeed website are not ours and are not accurate.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for performing specific duties related to the accounts payables functions.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school diploma or GED.

Experience: Minimum of one-year previous experience in payroll and accounts receivable/payable required; experience in a hospital, hospice, or other healthcare setting preferred.

Additional Requirements: May be required to work flexible hours and occasional overtime.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Processes routine payables including verifying invoices, entering invoices into accounting system, and issuing checks.
• Maintains accurate accounts payable records.
• Provides the Accounting Manager the information needed to set up new vendors in the accounting system.
• Assists the Accounting Manager with the processing of 1099’s annually.
• Reviews all invoices for accuracy; verifies charges are correct.
• Calls vendors when invoices are not received for inpatient and respite patients in comparison to what is indicated in the accounts receivable system.
• Works statements for numerous large vendors and also calls to request a list of outstanding invoices.
• Works with managers to create an efficient and appropriate method to receive invoices to ensure they are processed in a timely manner.
• Reviews travel expense reports to ensure all required receipts are attached as well as ensuring compliance with the travel policy.
• Approves the WISE ACH transaction within the bank website for transmission to the vendor.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Maintains strict confidentiality at all times.
• Utilizes and models excellent customer service skills at all times; seeks opportunities to assist patients, families and co-workers; demonstrates teamwork and cooperation.
• Log A/P records into offsite storage company. They are to be documented and tracked for removal from Arkansas Hospice at least twice a year.
• Accepts direction and follows instructions from supervisor; seeks additional information as needed; works with minimal supervision.
• Adheres to all organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
• Continually meets organizational standards for attendance and punctuality; notifies supervisor in a timely manner when employee will be absent or late for work.
• Attends all required meetings and in-services; seeks opportunities for additional professional development activities as appropriate.

COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

THIS SECTION DESCRIBES WHAT KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES AN EMPLOYEE IN THIS POSITION SHOULD CURRENTLY POSSESS. THIS LIST MAY NOT BE COMPLETE FOR ALL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION.

• Knowledge of the hospice concept.
• Knowledge of multiple computer software applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with co-workers and other customers.
• Ability to follow basic safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to use good judgment and to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience and dedication.
• Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

This position is designated as a safety sensitive position because it performs the above listed functions while regularly working with confidential and/or proprietary Arkansas Hospice and patient information, including but not limited to patient medical records, current or former employee information, Arkansas Hospice records, and other information that the employee regularly uses to perform job functions.