Accounts Payable Specialist

Singing River Health System; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Singing River Health System in Mississippi is seeking an Accounts Payable Associate to process invoices in line with hospital procedures and state purchasing laws.

You will report to the AP Lead, work at the Lingle Building, and support accurate AP records while adhering to health system policies.

Minimum of two years’ AP experience and a high school diploma are required, with preferred experience in electronic invoice processing.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable invoices in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and state purchasing laws.
• Follow Health System policies and accreditation guidance.
• Assist in maintaining accurate AP records and reporting.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Shift & Location

Shift: Monday through Friday 7:30-4:00 Location: Lingle Building

Job Description Summary

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 & Requirements

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.

Why Join Us

If you’re looking for purpose, teamwork, and a place where what you do truly matters, you’ve found it.

About Singing River Health System

Singing River is both a mission-driven healthcare provider and one of the largest employers on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. We offer best-of-industry benefits, scheduling options, and professional pathways for our employees. Within each of our three hospitals and 50+ primary care and specialty clinics, you'll find a team devoted to quality, teamwork, and service.