ACCOUNTING CLERK

Job Summary/Overall Objectives

The Accounting Clerk is primarily responsible for processing and monitoring Accounts Payable invoices from receipt through payment. Additional responsibilities include assisting with accounting research and performing other clerical duties to support the Finance Department.

Essential Job Functions

• Processing of incoming mail, including forwarding invoices to obtain necessary approvals
• Process vendor invoices for payment
  • Ensure proper approval for payment has been obtained and attached into system
  • Work vendor statements
• Prepare payments from invoices processed
  • Process according to due dates and discount terms
  • Attach any required documentation
  • Produce necessary reports to forward to accountants to assist management with organizational cash flow
• Communication with vendors, department managers, and procurement department in a professional manner
• Ability for problem solving/direction within the department.
• Represent A/P in working group meetings with Supply Chain
• Train Clerk, Accounting employees
• Communicate effectively Independence Health System’s Mission, Vision and Behavioral Values.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities]

Required Qualifications/Experience

• High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education.
• Related training/experience in accounting practices.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

• Basic Math and Keyboard Proficiency
• Proficient Spelling Skills
• Proficient 10-key Numeric Skills
• Proficient Keyboard Skills
• Functional Skills on PC and Related Software (Microsoft Office)
• Knowledge of basic Office Equipment such as copier, fax machine, scanner, etc.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Recent two (2) years related work experience in a Finance/Accounting Department environment.

License, Certification & Clearances

• Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between System locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Work EnvironmentEffective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required. Essential – Absolute Necessity. Marginal – Minimal Necessity. Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift. Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift. Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift. Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.	Physical Condition	Essential	Marginal	Constantly	Frequently	Occasionally	Rarely	Never
Extreme Heat							X
Extreme Cold							X
Heights							X
Confined Spaces							X
Extreme Noise(>85dB)							X
Mechanical Hazards							X
Use of Vibrating Tools							X
Operates Vehicle							X
Operates Heavy Equipment							X
Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices							X
Rotates All Shifts							X
8 Hours Shifts	X		X
10-12 Hours Shifts							X
On-Call							X
Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk)	X				X
Travel Between Sites							X
Direct Patient Care							X
Respirator Protective Equipment							X
Eye Protection							X
Head Protection (hard hat)							X
Hearing Protection							X
Hand Protection							X
Feet, Toe Protection							X
Body Protection							X
Latex Exposure	X		X
Solvent Exposure							X
Paint (direct use) Exposure							X
Dust (sanding) Exposure							X
Ethylene Oxide Exposure							X
Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure							X
Blood/Body Fluid Exposure							X
Chemicals (direct use) Exposure							X
Mist Exposure							X
Wax Stripper (direct use)							X
Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure							X
Ionizing Radiation Exposure							X
Laser Exposure							X

Physical Demand

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required. Essential – Absolute Necessity. Marginal – Minimal Necessity. Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift. Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift. Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift. Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.	Physical Condition	Essential	Marginal	Constantly	Frequently	Occasionally	Rarely	Never
Bending (Stooping)		X				X
Sitting	X		X
Walking	X			X
Climbing Stairs		X				X
Climbing Ladders							X
Standing	X				X
Kneeling							X
Squatting (Crouching)							X
Twisting/Turning							X
Keyboard/Computer Operation	X		X
Gross Grasp		X				X
Fine Finger Manipulation	X				X
Hand/Arm Coordination	X				X
Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)		X				<10#
Carry		X				<10#
Transfer/Push/Pull Patients							X
Seeing Near w/Acuity	X		X
Feeling (Sensation)							X
Color Vision							X
Hearing Clearly	X		X
Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead
Reaching Above Shoulder Level
Reaching Forward		X			X
Lifting Floor to Knuckle		X				<10#
Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle		X				<10#
Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder							X
Lifting Shoulder to Overhead							X

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.