Accounts Payable Specialist

Singing River Healthcare Academy; Gautier (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Singing River Health System in Gautier, MS is seeking an Accounts Payable Associate responsible for processing invoices and ensuring compliance with purchasing procedures and Mississippi laws. The role requires meticulous attention to detail and adherence to established policies.

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least two years of accounts payable experience; familiarity with electronic AP processing is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in accounts payable is preferred.
• Experience in electronic accounts payable processing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable Associate processes accounts payable invoices in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and Mississippi purchasing laws.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal departments to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate AP records.
• Ensure timely and accurate AP processing to support hospital operations.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Accounts Payable SpecialistApply: Gautier, MS: Full time: Posted Today: JR102544**At Singing River Health System, caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our DNA. Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day.****With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.****Shift:**Monday through Friday 7:30-4:00**Location:**Lingle Building# **Job Description Summary**# **Job Description****Position Overview:** The Accounts Payable Associate is responsible for processing accounts payable invoices and recognizing Health System purchasing procedures and State of Mississippi purchasing laws. Expectation is for all performed duties to be in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees.**DISCLAIMER:** This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.**Education:** High School Diploma or equivalent required.**License:** N/A**Certifications:** N/A**Experience:** Minimum of two years’ experience in accounts payable, preferably electronic accounts payable processing environment preferred.**Reports to:** AP Lead (or Accounting Manager)**Supervises:** None**Physical Demands:** Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard.Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision.Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.**Mental Demands:** Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.**Special Demands:** Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.Some travel may be required.**If you’re looking for purpose, teamwork, and a place where what you do truly matters, you’ve found it. Let’s do big things together. Apply now and join our team.**