Accounts Payable Analyst

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

JOB SUMMARY
The Accounts Payable (A/P) Analyst is responsible for providing A/P support to the Accounting Department. This position is responsible for accurate, timely and discretionary processing of accounts payable functions including, reviewing, researching and processing accounting payment documents. This position is responsible for researching and resolving issues and assisting in the preparation of monthly accounts payable reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High School graduate or GED

Work Experience:Three (3) to Five (5) years in Accounts Payable or Accounting

Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal and Written (Heavy Public Contact)

Proficiencies: P.C., MS Word, MS Excel-strong skills preferred, PeopleSoft experience preferred

Job Attributes
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task

Possesses excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Ability to accomplish goals

Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism

Exhibits a desire to learn

Basic knowledge of accounting principles

Strong documentation skills

Ability to problem solve; strong research and resolutions skills

Data analysis

Schedule: Flexible, Eligible for Telecommute Read more