Accounts Payable Specialist- Full Time

Description:

St. Croix Health is seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE) Accounts Payable Specialist responsible for entering and coding all vendor invoices, processing check requests, and managing weekly accounts payable payments, as well as reconciling vendor statements and preparing 1099s. This role also includes managing petty cash, ensuring compliance with OIG regulations, and maintaining effective communication with vendors and departmental leaders, while supporting the finance team with audits, Medicare cost reports, and special projects. Accounts Payable Processing 1. Enters vendor invoices for approval and ensures proper GL coding 2. Downloads vendor invoices from websites 3. Processes weekly vendor payments and records automated payments in general ledger 4. Prints weekly patient refunds 5. Reconciles vendor statements and communicates with vendors to resolve invoicing discrepancies 6. Prepares annual 1099s 7. Other duties as assigned Other Responsibilities 1. Collaborates with other members of the finance team, as well as other departments, to ensure coordination for projects and organizational initiatives. 2. Proactively solves problems and seeks innovative solutions to improve efficiency and accuracy of processes 3. Brings issues/concerns to the attention of department management. 4. Utilizes resources effectively and efficiently. Demonstrates responsible financial stewardship. Manages own time effectively and prioritizes work to achieve maximum results. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.

Requirements:

Education & Licensure:

Associate's degree or higher in Accounting Minimum 2 years related experience required Experience in Sage Intacct, Ottimate or Envi preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Attention to detail Intermediate level skills in Excel formulas and pivot tables Excellent critical thinking, reasoning and problem solving skills Excellent communication skills, both oral and written Strong ethical grounding

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times St. Croix Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Health has been a healing force in the St. Croix Valley for over 103 years. We are a purpose-driven organization with a dedicated team committed to serving our patients and communities throughout the St. Croix Valley. This commitment is rooted in our mission, vision and values. Mission We help people live healthier, happier, and longer lives. Vision To transform from quality sick care to quality well care that is sustainable and affordable. Values People Centered, Trust, Innovation, and Growth. Here at St. Croix Health we offer our employees with a robust benefits package that includes: Health, vision and dental insurance 403b retirement program with employer match Paid time off Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance options Education reimbursement Employee assistance program (EAP) Wellbeing incentive program Free parking Employee prescription discount program St. Croix Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system located in St. Croix Falls, WI dedicated to helping people live healthier, happier, and longer lives. St. Croix Health offers the services of 80+ providers and 20 specialties with five community clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin all supported by a critical access hospital on the main campus in St. Croix Falls, just an hour northeast of Minneapolis/St. Paul. Nestled in the bluffs of the St. Croix River Valley, St. Croix Falls is the ideal place to work, live and play.