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Capital Blue Cross · 3 days ago

Accounts Payable Clerk I

Harrisburg, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$15/hr - $28/hr

4+ years exp

Capital Blue Cross is committed to going the extra mile for their team and community, consistently recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in PA. The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for accurately processing administrative and operating expenses, auditing compliance with policies, and maintaining supplier files.

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Responsibilities

Reviews all invoices and payment authorization requests for proper supporting back up. Ensures fully executed contracts are on file when appropriate and ensures invoices are in line with contract revisions. Reviews coding provided, and makes adjustments as needed to ensure the accurate recording and allocation to the general ledger working with the Accountants when necessary. Matches invoices to purchase orders and receivers and resolves discrepancies prior to payment

Manually enters non-requisitioned purchase invoices. Electronically processes requisitioned purchases, and electronically loads and imports 810 files paying special attention to liability company, payment type, terms, and realizing all available discounts

Verifies data entered for all companies with a partner by comparing source data to preliminary payment report to ensure accuracy. Processes any corrections as necessary prior to finalizing

Generates general disbursement checks and electronic payments for all companies on a weekly basis as well as special payment runs as necessary and generates all related system interfaces. Ensures that wire payments are recorded only and duplicate payment is not issued

Sorts, date stamps, and notates special handling instructions on incoming payment documents

Files and maintains the paid general disbursement expense documents for all companies, and provides copies of requested documents to auditors and plan personnel

Special Projects as requested

Qualification

Accounts Payable experienceIRS reporting regulationsBasic accounting principlesElectronic payment processingMicrosoft Office SuiteAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsProblem solving skillsTeamwork

Required

4 or more years of Accounts Payable and/or Inventory/Receiving experience with a working knowledge of basic accounting principles

Processing automated electronic payment types

Demonstrated competency in the utilization of a PC and related software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) as well as experience with system interfaces

Ability to work independently as well as part of a diverse team

Demonstrated ability to perform quickly, consistently, and accurately in an aggressive, results-driven production environment while adjusting to changing priorities and performing job assignments with minimal supervision

Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills

Demonstrated organizational skills

Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of plan personnel as well as external contacts

Ability to comprehend and apply contract language to payment processes

Ability to adhere to the standard of values of the unit and preserve the confidentiality and integrity of information processed within the unit

Fundamental understanding of accounting theory and basic accounting principles

Working knowledge of the various types of electronic and check payments

Working knowledge of IRS reporting regulations and 1099 processing

Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent