Accounting Specialist (Accounting) - FT/80 Job at Springfield Hospital Inc. in S

Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or Senior Accountant, the Accounting Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely execution of the Accounts Payable functions for the organization. The Accounting Specialist will:

• Ensure invoices are paid in a timely and accurate manner while adhering to departmental procedures.
• Maintain precise records of all vendor payments.
• Establish and maintain relationships with new and existing vendors, including processing applications with vendors to set up payment terms.
• Reconcile vendor account statements to ensure payments are up to date, researches and resolves any discrepancies.
• Assist in the annual financial statement audit.
• Ensure strict confidentiality of the organization's accounting records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school degree or equivalent with two (2) – three (3) years’ relevant work experience
• Associate degree in accounting or related field (preferred)
• One (1) year of accounts payable or general accounting experience required. Three (3) years’ accounts payable or general accounting experience (preferred)
• One (1) of customer service experience
• Proficiency in data entry and management
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, etc.).
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated and functions independently
• Demonstrates problem-solving and problem-prevention skills.
• Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills.