Accounting Clerk

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The Accounting Clerk I supports accounting operations including, but limited to: gathering, sorting, organizing, recording, and retrieving data and documents; reconciling transactions; investigating and resolving discrepancies; maintaining cash account; auditing and proofing reports. This position compiles and reviews documents according to established procedures, enters and matches invoices using accounting software systems, works closely with materials management and department leaders to resolve issues that could prevent invoices from being processed on a timely basis, answers vendor calls regarding payment status of invoices, and processes monthly journal entries to record expenses to the general ledger.

The Accounting Clerk is responsible for working collaboratively within the accounting/finance departments.

Consistently performs accounts payable document matching and verification tasks in an efficient, accurate, and thorough manner. Enters all invoices received accurately using the appropriate systems. Works with department leaders to explain any charges made to their budget and handles reclass entries if inappropriate charges are identified. Contacts vendors regarding errors in statements/credits due, missing invoices etc. Works with materials management to resolve any issues on Purchase Order invoices.

Verifies pricing and receipt information using accounting systems. Maintains invoice due dates for timely processing and to meet any cash goal requirements. Completes journal entries to accurately accrue all expenses in order to assure accuracy of the monthly financial statements. Responsible for assuring that all statements and invoices are forwarded to department leaders in a timely manner to make sure there is no interruption for services or supply deliveries.

Assist in other duties as assigned to support the operational needs of the department and organization. May be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather and/or disasters.

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.

Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law.

Entry level

Full-time

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Hospitals and Health Care