Seasonal - Accounts Payable Specialist

Position Summary

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for processing and resolving vendor related payments in conjunction with the Treasurer. This role plays a key role in communicating issues to the Treasurer for follow‑up and resolution.

• Receive, code, enter, and follow payments through entire accounts payable life cycle
• Review vendor statements for past‑due and aging activities, resolve any issues within scope of role, and escalate issues to AP Manager
• Assist Treasurer with month‑end closing of accounts payable
• Maintain an open line of communication with the Finance Department leadership team on the status of MCR operations and key performance indicators as it relates to areas of assigned responsibility
• Obtain and maintain any identified certifications
• Promote the concept of providing an exceptional experience to everyone, every time
• Complete day‑to‑day tasks to assure smooth operation of MCR
• Support the mission and vision of MCR Health
• Adhere to all MCR policies, procedures, and standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Attention to detail with an organized mindset
• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Critical/strategic thinking
• Ability to receive and act upon feedback in a calm, professional manner
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritize tasks, projects, and demands
• Ability to work collaboratively with others
• Customer service focus to impact the patient experience
• Ability to connect with patients/others and help them feel at ease
• Ability to effectively interact with customers, staff, and others even in stressful situations
• Comfortable and adept with technology
• Ability to maintain confidences and demonstrate discretion
• Ethical behavior and professionalism

• Associate degree in accounting with 2+ years of accounts payable experience OR HS/GED with 5+ years of accounts payable experience required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite required
• Experience with Great Plains accounting software a plus
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus

• Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to drive, sit, use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• This job is not limited to the activities described above and this job description may be amended by management as deemed necessary.

• Computer, phone (desk and cell phone), copier, and other standard office equipment

The Seasonal Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for processing and resolving vendor related payments in conjunction with the Finance Department. This role plays a primary role in communicating issues to the Finance Department for follow‑up and resolution. The job is anticipated to last anywhere from 60–90 days.

• MCR Health is a drug‑free workplace. All job applicants selected for employment are required to submit to a pre‑employment drug test and background check.