AP/Payroll Specialist

AP/Payroll SpecialistThe AP/Payroll Specialists basic function is to support the Finance Department with routine duties and non-routine duties with emphasis on payroll (ADP), general ledger management, all major account reconciliations, journal entry postings, financial reporting, account analysis and reconciliations as well as special projects.Essential duties and responsibilities include compiling and analyzing financial information to prepare entries to accounts, conducting journal entries and G/L account reconciliation and related work papers, monthly reconciliation of company bank accounts, general accounting and patient service accounting, preparing cash flow worksheet and account analyses as required, maintaining accounting internal control as well as cost-effective control over the purchasing of supplies assuring uniform and correct internal reporting, preparation and assist with year-end audit procedures, maintaining, processing, and reconciling payroll and accounts payable activities for the organization, preparing bank deposits on a weekly basis, reviewing, investigating, and correcting errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports, collecting and reviewing appropriate data for federal, state, and local reports and tax returns to ensure timely filing, and performing and completion of special projects as assigned by the manager.Education and experience include a bachelor's degree in accounting and 2+ years accounting experience, preferably in not-for-profit healthcare industry.Skills and qualifications include knowledge of GMP and general accounting procedures and policies for non-profit organizations, proficiency in Sage accounting software (preferred), experience with ADP payroll software (preferred), proficiency in word processing and Excel for data tracking and reporting, analytical skills to develop, review, and interpret financial reports required, ability to identify and resolve areas of concern in the Finance Department, problem solving, resource management, creative thinking, and organizational skills, ability to work independently on projects through completion, self-motivated, ability to organize, prioritize and coordinate multiple projects as assigned, ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships, ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information, and solid interpersonal, oral, and written skills.