Wellpath Looking for Staff Accountant at Pembroke Pines, FL Full Time

Here at Wellpath, everything that we do is about taking care of people – our patients, our staff and our partners. We are committed to making a difference by providing hope and healing to vulnerable patients in challenging clinical environments. Our talented, compassionate team thrives in an autonomous environment, is empowered and supported by education, training and the resources to practice healthcare the way it is meant to be and strives to “Always Do The Right Thing!”

Overview

Our Staff Accountant is responsible for the processing and payment of all invoices in accordance with the hospital’s established Accounts Payable policies and procedures. Assists in month-end closing and submits financial reports in a timely manner. Observes monthly physical inventory of dietary supplies and maintains the vendor data base.

Qualifications

Education:

• Some related college coursework required; Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of two years of experience in Accounts Payable.
• Analytical and with excellent communication and written skills.
• Computer literate; knowledge of MS Office and A/P systems required.

Licenses/Certifications:

• None required.

Responsibilities

1. Processes the payment of invoices in a timely manner. Reviews invoices for accuracy, proper authorization and approval. Exercises professional skepticism in the review of invoices for payment.
2. Enters all approved invoices into Infinium by Thursday for timely payment by Corporate. Provides A/P Corporate for copies of vendor invoices upon request.
3. Assists in month-end closing by preparing various schedules for accrual. Prepares month-end reports for Medical, Food Services. Repairs and Maintenance, Utilities, etc. Analyzes accounts for significant variances and provides explanation of the variances.
4. Observes the monthly physical inventory of dietary supplies and prepares month-end report.
5. Maintains the vendor data base. Coordinates the requirements for opening new vendors and performs sanction checks of new vendors.
6. Coordinates the Accounts Payable functions with Purchasing and Receiving.
7. Maintains the petty cash fund. Ensures that all invoices paid from the petty cash fund are authorized and approved.
8. Must be able to apply principles of critical thinking to a variety of practical and emergent situations and accurately follow standardized procedures that may call for deviations.
9. Must be able to apply sound judgment beyond a specific set of instructions and apply knowledge to different factual situations.
10. Must be alert at all times; pay close attention to details.
11. Must be able to work under stress on a regular or continuous basis.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

Wellpath is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability Employer