Accounts Payable Clerk I

Description

At CLS Health, we are redefining healthcare delivery. As Houston’s largest physician-owned, physician-led healthcare system, our mission is to provide patient-centered care through innovation and operational excellence. With over 200 providers in 35 locations and 40+ specialties, we’re building a scalable healthcare system that empowers physicians and delivers unmatched quality and access for patients.

Job Summary:

The Accounts Payable Clerk will be responsible for monitoring the outflow of capital for the company and ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Receives and verifies expense reports; reconciles expense and other financial reports with account balances and other office records.
• Enters vendor information into accounting software system; verifies that invoice information is entered correctly. 
• Facilitates payment of vendors, which may include verification of federal ID numbers, reviewing purchase orders, and resolving discrepancies.
• Ensuring bills are paid in a timely and accurate manner while adhering to accounting departmental procedures 
• Comparing purchase orders and the invoices with prices, terms of payment, and other charges
• Assists with accounting records and ledgers by reconciling monthly statements and transactions.
• Records entry of, verifies documentation for, and distributes petty cash.
• Calculates and reports sales tax based on paid invoices.
• Filing and scanning all support documents for each payment.
• As needed, assists with accounting duties for and corrections to listed financial records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• May travel to other CLS Health clinics as needed.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance 
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Requirements

• Knowledge of bookkeeping practices and procedures.
• Must be reliable and extremely trustworthy.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related programs.
• Must be able to learn other accounting software systems.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related discipline preferred.
• At least one years of related experience required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.