Accounts Payable Representative

Foundation Health; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Foundation Health Partners in Fairbanks, AK is looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to verify, prepare and data entry AP documents under supervision.

You will match invoices to receipts, confirm costs and quantities, and ensure supporting docs. Confidentiality and accuracy are essential, with payroll/benefit context and healthcare setting preferred; Lawson AP and 10-key calculator familiarity are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Experience in accounting, finance or accounts payable data entry.
• Working knowledge of mathematics and general office procedures.
• Must maintain confidentiality.
• Personal computer proficiency with desktop software.
• Preferred: experience in large healthcare organization; Lawson AP and 10-key calculator proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Matches invoices to receipts and validates costs and quantities.
• Verifies supporting documentation and GL account numbers.
• Checks authorization signatures on payment requests.
• Identifies accounts payable exceptions for escalation.
• Assists management with problem resolution and routine production activities.
• Performs AP data entry with accuracy and timeliness.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Lawson accounts payable

10-key calculator

Job description

Overview

This position is responsible for verification, preparation and data entry of accounts payable documents. This position works under direct supervision.

Pay & Benefits:

• Compensation: $20.07 - $28.90 hourly wage based on experience and education
• Additional Pay: Shift Differential, Annual Increases, Paid Time Off
• Benefits: medical, vision, dental, 401k with employer match
• Education Benefits: FHP Tuition Assistance, Student Loan Forgiveness
• Other Benefits: Onsite Gym, Wellness Programs, Discount programs, The Learning Center (childcare services)

About Fairbanks Memorial HospitalFairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. A Joint Commission-accredited facility with 152 licensed beds, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's interior with a strong patient-to-nurse ratio and Shared Leadership Infrastructure. In addition to our exceptional clinical environment, our location offers incomparable lifestyle rewards away from work. In Fairbanks, small-town living, spectacular natural beauty and endless recreation combine to create a one-of-a-kind place to live, work and play.

Responsibilities

• Supports department processes by matching invoices to receipts; confirming costs and quantities; ensuring completeness of supporting documentation; validating general ledger account numbers; verifying existence of contracts or purchase orders; verifying authorized signatures on payment requests.
• Identifies accounts payable exceptions that may require problem resolution by department management or by more seasoned staff.
• Assists department management with problem resolution as assigned.
• Assists department in completion of daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual production activities.
• Performs computer data entry of accounts payable information with accuracy and timeliness.

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

Qualifications

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.

Requires accounting, finance or accounts payable data entry experience. Working knowledge of mathematics and general office procedures is required. Must maintain a calm and professional demeanor at all times. Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

Must have personal computer proficiency with a working knowledge of desktop software.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in a large healthcare organization preferred; working knowledge of Lawson software accounts payable is preferred; Proficiency with 10-key calculator preferred.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer;qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.