Accounting Technician in Lompoc, California at Lompoc Valley Medical Center

Salary Range: $19.72 - $27.20

Pay rates are determined based on experience and internal equity

Position Summary:

• Under the general supervision of the Controller, performs routine accounts payable activities including processing invoices, matching invoices with purchase orders, obtaining the proper approvals needed for payment, and scheduling invoices for payment.
• Assist in general ledger account analysis.
• Posts, balances, or adjust general ledger accounts requiring the use of independent judgment
• Opens and distributes mail.
• Communicate with other departments regarding accounts payable activities, transactions and invoice payment statuses.
• Must work well under stress or tight deadlines.
• Must work well independently and with supervisors, co-workers and vendors.

District Responsibility:

• Support of the District Mission and Values
• Demonstrate Respect, Professionalism and Courtesy to all patients, visitors, other providers and coworkers, as delineated in the LVMC “Commitment to Care”.
• Constantly use C-I-CARE principles when communicating with others.
• Performance Improvement Activities
• Professional Development

Position Duties/Responsibility:

• Responsible for performing tasks related to accounts payable including; obtaining approvals, coding, matching invoices to purchase orders, scheduling timely payments of invoices, filing and maintenance of accounts payable documents.
• Assures the accurate assignment of costs into the general ledger.
• Prepare a monthly journal entry to ensure all expenses are recognized in the correct period.
• Prepares a variety of detailed accounting analysis and reconciliations.
• Assists department directors and/or vendors regarding accounts payable questions and effectively communicates findings either verbally or in writing.
• Reconcile vendor statements to ensure invoices are paid timely and any credits are applied timely.
• Other Duties Assigned by Controller.

Essential Functions:

• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to use Office 365 applications.
• The ability to work unsupervised.
• The ability to work as a team member.
• Always maintains the confidentiality of financial information.
• The ability to have positive personal interactions with staff and vendors.
• Must be able to sit and view a computer screen for long periods of time and have manual dexterity sufficient for data input.

Position Qualifications:

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Two or more years’ experience required in an accounting environment, including accounts payable. Basic understanding of GAAP.
• Skills/Ability: Excellent verbal and computer skills required. Exhibits the ability to organize multiple assignments and follow through with accuracy. Knowledge of basic mathematical principles used in accounting and financial record keeping. Exercises good judgment under stress. Demonstrates initiative, tact and poise.
• LVMC reserves the right to modify the minimum requirements depending on the needs of the organization.