Accounts Payable Coordinator

Accounts Payable Coordinator Job Description
United Surgical Partners International is seeking a Accounts Payable Coordinator for one of its surgical facilities. Endoscopy Center of Bergen County located in Paramus, NJ. United Surgical Partners International is a privately held company that specializes in the development and operation of Ambulatory Surgical Facilities in the U.S. We provide first-class surgical services for local communities and recognize our employees as our number one assets.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Accounts Payable Coordinator provides support to the Business Office and is responsible for data entry of accounts payable, reconciliation of vendor statements, coding and matching invoices to packing slips, running month end close and reports, running the weekly preliminary check runs to determine cash requirements, finalizing vendor check run, maintaining vendor files, maintaining monthly financial reports and year-end 1099 preparation. These activities are to be performed in compliance with the philosophies, policies, procedures, goals, and budgets as established by the governing board and corporate offices as well as all Federal, State, and local laws. Requires a high level of professional judgment and discretion in carrying out assignments, the ability to problem solve, a high degree of confidentiality, and the ability to work under pressure. Must be able to work well with physicians and employees on sensitive issues, communicate in a professional manner and be able to use persuasion to accomplish compliance. The successful candidate will project a professional demeanor and appearance while maintaining the confidentiality of administration, patients, physicians and employees.

Required Skills:

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

1.High school graduate.
2.Three years previous accounts payable experience preferable in a hospital or clinical environment.
3.Experience using Oracle Financials or other ERP related system.
4.Must have the skills necessary to operate the office equipment required to fulfill job duties.
5.Ability to write routine reports.
6.Medical terminology and computer experience beneficial
7. Good communication skills.
3-4 years previous collections experience required, with emphasis on healthcare insurance collections of all types.
Must have extensive knowledge of claims reimbursement and collection efforts for Managed Care, Medicare, Medicaid, Workers Comp, Commercial plans, etc
Medical terminology
Type45-60 WPM
High School Diploma or equivalency

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