Accounts Payable Clerk

Mercy Cedar Rapids; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Cedar Rapids is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to support the accuracy of their accounts payable system. The role involves processing invoices, liaising with vendors, and ensuring compliance with financial policies. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and excellent communication skills, with a focus on detail and timely execution of duties.

Qualifications

• Accounts payable experience preferred.
• Able to complete duties in a timely and accurate manner.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and process invoices for payment.
• Follow up with vendors regarding invoice discrepancies.
• Evaluate compliance with policies related to payment processing.

Skills

Accounts payable experience

Attention to detail

Good written and verbal skills

Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2-year Associates degree

Job description

Work Shift

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

Summary

This position supports Mercy’s philosophy of patient centered care by maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the accounts payable system. This is achieved by entering invoices for payment into the computer system and supporting the Disbursements team in other accounts payable functions.

Job Description

Job Duties

• Scan invoices into the computer system for processing and payment.
• Review all scanned invoices for accuracy in ERP system.
• Supports the Senior Accounts Payable Clerks in other duties as needed.
• Follows up with vendors in reference to questions on invoices.
• Evaluates compliance with the Authority of Act policy and other policies related to processing requests for payment (i.e. Travel Policy).
• Obtains completed W-9's from vendors.
• Practices cost-containment efforts on a shift to shift basis by efficient use of time and resources, i.e. man-hours, patient charges, equipment, supplies.
• Works with vendors to resolve unpaid invoices.
• Will work vendor statements to ensure all invoices have been received and scanned into system.
• Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Accounts payable experience preferred.
• Able to complete duties in a timely and accurate manner with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Good written and verbal skills.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft office software.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 1-year Accounts Payable experience preferred.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-year Associates degree preferred.

Licensure, Certification, Registration

• N/A

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Mercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.

Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.