Accounts Payable/Payroll Specialist is responsible for transactional processing on a timely and accurate basis. Responsibilities: + Review and process vendor invoices + Mathematically extends department invoices-coding to multiple General Ledger Areas and subaccounts. + Year-end 1099 preparation + Evaluates Accounts Payables Aging on a weekly basis and makes recommendations to management on weekly check runs + Work with department directors regarding check request needs and required approvals. + Communicate effectively with other departments in the hospital to ensure that the daily operation of Accounts Payable may be maintained efficiently and accurately. + Validate approvals according to applicable company policies and procedures + Ability to demonstrate effective customer service skills to answer questions and resolve issues in a timely manner; escalates issues to management when necessary. + Consistently performs standard, repeatable processes and procedures + Ability to analyze unusual or complex transactions and resolve them according to department processes and procedures + Performs other responsibilities as needed in the accounting department and support the Payroll Team by preparing various payroll related filings as needed + Responsible for the accurate preparation, documentation, distribution, and reconciliation of payroll and the administration of the payroll system. + Follows company policies, upholds professional standards, and performs all work in a manner respectful of others. + Maintains up-to-date knowledge of local, state, and federal legislation affecting payroll; understands and follows applicable provisions + W-2 processing + Works closely with Human Resources and other internal departments to ensure that all payroll-related processes and procedures are followed appropriately; collaborates with Human Resources to ensure employee records are up-to-date and accurate. Implements the goals and objectives established by the Controller, CEO, and CFO. Education Requirements + Associates Degree with more than 2 years experience in accounting preferred + High School Diploma with more than 5 years in accounting required Skills Required + Knowledge of accounts payable + Knowledge of payroll + Knowledge of automated General Ledger systems