Job Title:
Accounts Payable Specialist
Department:
SCH Accounting
Full Time/PRN:
Full Time | Mon-Fri, 8a-5p
Job Summary
The Accounts Payable Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring financial integrity and operational efficiency by managing and processing accounts payable transactions accurately and timely. This position is responsible for maintaining invoice records, reconciling accounts, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations, and collaborating with vendors and internal teams to support accurate financial operations.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Process and verify invoices, expense reports, and payment requests; Perform account reconciliations to ensure accuracy; Maintain and update vendor records; Enter and track transactions in accounting systems; Collaborate with departments to resolve discrepancies; Prepare and process vendor payments; Ensure deadlines are met to maintain vendor relationships; Support internal and external audits; Ensure compliance with policies and regulations; Perform additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum two (2) years of accounts payable or related accounting experience; Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, general ledger, and reconciliation; Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities. High school diploma or equivalent required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in healthcare or social assistance industry; Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and Word.
Skills & Competencies
Strong account reconciliation skills; Proficiency with accounting software; Ability to process invoices and payments accurately; Knowledge of general ledger processes; Strong communication skills for vendor and internal interactions; Attention to detail and accuracy; Ability to manage sensitive financial information confidentially.
All candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position. The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that reasonable accommodations be made for qualified individuals to help perform the essential functions of the position.
South Central Regional Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
Skills Required
- Minimum two (2) years of accounts payable or related accounting experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, general ledger, and reconciliation
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities
- Proficiency with accounting software
- Experience in healthcare or social assistance industry
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and Word
What We Do
South Central Regional Medical Center is a 285-bed, public not-for-profit hospital located in Laurel, MS founded in 1952. The hospital primarily serves a 4-county area: Jones County, Jasper County, Wayne County and Smith County. The primary focus of the South Central Regional Medical Center Health System is to provide excellent healthcare services to the residents of South Central Mississippi and to improve the quality of life in the region. With more than 80 physicians on staff representing 28 medical specialties, South Central continues to meet the healthcare needs of a growing region. With over 2,100 employees throughout the health system, the highly skilled healthcare professionals work with cutting-edge technologies and offer the most modern diagnostic and treatment options.
