Under general direction of Accounting Manager, functions as the supervisor for Accounts Payable processes. Records AP transactions and reviews AP GL coding ensuring accuracy in financial reporting. Assists Accounting Manager and Controller with special projects such as budget reporting, financial analysis and annual audit.

This position is considered Hybrid, which means that individuals in this position may work both at an approved Offsite location and Onsite at a primary location or multiple locations based on Business Needs

Essential Functions

• Supervises Daily AP Entry Function and productivity.
• Daily AP review for GL coding accuracy and documentation.
• Monitors payments against contract not-to-exceed amounts (NTE).
• Develops guidelines for proper handling and coding of invoices to maintain general ledger expense account and inventory records.
• Ensures financial records are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and accepted policies and procedures.
• Ensures proper record-keeping of purchases for use in tax year-end reporting (1099) and periodic audits.
• Maintains accounting controls and financial security by following policies, procedures internal controls.
• Maintains clear and open lines of communication with internal customers, vendors, other Central Health staff, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Analyzes expense reports, purchase card statements, and other invoices for accuracy, support and eligibility for payment.
• Reconciles accounts payable total and general ledger with other applicable records (e.g., subsidiary vendors ledger).
• Supports the Controller and Manager as necessary through special project work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and financial accounting practices and procedures
• Knowledge of and proficiency in use of common applications such as Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of sound business practices and effective work techniques; ability to manage time effectively.
• Skill in Effective verbal and written communication 
• Skill in Applying Accounting procedures 
• Skill in Use of spreadsheets (Excel intermediate level) 
• Skill in Processing large volumes of numerical data 
• Skill in Ability to record data/information 
• Skill in Establishing work priorities to ensure completion of job tasks within a specified time frame 
• Skill in Operating a personal computer and related equipment 
• Ability to Use automated financial systems
• Ability to Analyze and explain complex financial data
• Ability to Analyze account balances to determine if they are properly stated
• Ability to Correct accounting errors
• Ability to Work under general direction
• Ability to Work cooperatively with staff at all levels;
• Ability to Write clearly and to communicate effectively with different types of people

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's Degree Accounting, Finance, or similar degree
• High School Diploma or equivalent education with equivalent experience in accounts payable to include 4+ years in lieu of degree

Minimum Experience:

• 4 years performing routine and complex general ledger accounting duties.

Preferred License/Certifcation:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or pursuing license
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or pursuing license