Accounts Payable Specialist - Episcopal SeniorLife Communities : Job Details

Accounts Payable SpecialistROCHESTER, NY ( SeniorLife Communities Mission:We provide high quality services from skilled nursing and restorative care to housing, assisted living and community-based wellness programs. We are committed to meeting each individual's needs, in a culturally competent manner, supporting family and loved ones through transitions, and fulfilling our pledge…Life. Inspired Every Day.The Accounts Payable Specialist is primarily responsible for maintaining the accounts payable cycle and will also provide support to various finance department activities.Pay rate starting at $23.00/hourlyFull-Time Days, Monday - Friday8am-4pmESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSEnsure proper approval of invoices prior to paymentEnsure invoices are processed on a timely basis, in accordance with terms established with vendor.Support operational team in resolving invoice discrepanciesMaintain complete and accurate accounts payable recordsAdhere to established procedures and identify opportunities for and actively engage in process improvementProvide support to finance department project initiativesCommunicate with vendors, both internal and external, as neededOther duties as assigned.RequirementsQUALIFICATIONS:Associates degree with a major in accounting or business preferred. Three to five years of related work experience with mid to large sized company.Excellent organizational skills. Accurate, detail-oriented, able to prioritize, multi-task and work independently.Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Internet use and computerized financial operations.Exceptional interpersonal skills.Ability to interact courteously and tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, vendors and the general public.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Performing duties of this job requires occasional walking and standing and prolonged sitting. Must be able to occasionally lift loads of 30 pounds without assistance and the ability to sit, talk, and hear is required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.WORKING CONDITIONS:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position may/will be required to provide direct care or have access to resident property or belongings.The majority of essential job duties are performed indoors, in a normal office environment. Employees may be exposed to temperature fluctuations.SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP:The work is performed within established guidelines and requires periodic supervision. The employee exercises some initiative and independent judgment to effectively perform the essential job duties of this position.RESPONSIBILITY FOR OTHERS:The employee has no direct responsibility for others.SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:Shall be fully acquainted with all safety policies and procedures of the Church Home. Takes an active role in all fire drills during the shift and/or emergencies for internal and external disasters as monitored by supervisor and incident manager. Must comply with facility in-service requirements.Maintain confidentiality of all information related to the organization, residents, participants, family and staff, that may be encountered, either formally or informally, during the normal course of business. This includes medical and treatment records, financial and human resources information.