The Accounts Payable Representative owns the vendor A/P relationship for assigned vendors (statements, payments, invoice processing).

Responsibilities:

* Reviews all invoices for appropriate documentation (extensive contract review & compliance) and approval prior to payment.

* Processes check requests and PO invoices after review. Both manually & thru imaging ERP system.

* Completes thorough vendor research (govt sites, W9, etc) prior to vendor creation or changes.

* Fraud prevention is a critical responsibility and takes action to mitigate.

* Works as a team with both Supply Chain Buyers and Receiving to resolve invoice PO issues, providing guidance as needed.

* Charges expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice for compliance to company policies.

* Pays vendors by verifying federal ID numbers, scheduling checks; insuring credit is received for outstanding memos.

* Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.

* Answers all vendor inquiries and assists in managing payments to vendors through the establishment of strong relationships.

* Maintains historical records by scanning and linking invoice and attachments.

* Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.

* Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing special projects as needed.

* Actively participate in new system testing and development.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Experience: 4 to 5 years of experience working in a full-cycle Accounts Payable function preferred.

Education: Associate degree in Finance, HCA, or other specialty major preferred.

Licenses / Certifications: N/A

Other: Attention to detail, thoroughness, organization and follow-up, interpersonal communication, teamwork, analyzing information, accounting, vendor relationships, PC proficiency (Outlook, Excel, Word), data entry skills, general math skills, INFOR ERP system preferred but not required.

Special Requirements: N/A

About Us:

Good Samaritan Hospital

Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY, is a 286-bed hospital providing emergency, medical, surgical, obstetrical/gynecological and acute-care services to residents of Rockland and southern Orange counties in New York; and northern Bergen County, NJ. The hospital is home to a recognized cardiovascular program, comprehensive cancer-treatment services, the area's leading Wound and Hyperbaric Institute and outstanding maternal/child services that includes a Children's Diagnostic Center. Good Samaritan Hospital also provides social, psychiatric and substance-abuse services and its certified home-care agency supports residents of the Hudson Valley and beyond.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Savings Account
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement