Job description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or closely related field and one (1) year of experience in maintaining financial records and accounts; or:

B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or closely related field and three (3) years of experience in maintaining financial records and accounts; or:

C) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and five (5) years of experience in maintaining financial records and accounts; or:

D) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B) and (C).

NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
Summarizes and processes transactions for entry and posting to the Accounts Payable module within the appropriate electronic information systems;

Maintains appropriate electronic listings, records of account, registers, vouchers, requisitions and related records;

Reviews vouchers and other financial documents for sufficiency of documentation accuracy and completeness;

Serves as liaison between vendors and Materials Management to resolve and reconcile invoice and purchase order discrepancies;

Monitors, reviews and reports on invoices and disbursement requests for discrepancies and reasonableness;

Identifies and communicates opportunities for process improvement;

Creates and initiates electronic wire transactions;

Submits electronic check issuance files to financial institutions;

Reviews potentially fraudulent checks;

Compares financial institution returned images to actual checks disbursed utilizing electronic data interchange (EDI);

Examines financial data and records prepared or maintain by others;

Contacts outside agencies and vendors in connection with the maintenance of financial accounts.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Thorough knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping practices; good knowledge of computerized accounting, account payable and materials management systems; good knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment; good knowledge of budget control; ability to prepare, maintain and analyze account records, financial statements and reports; ability to maintain confidentiality; ability to develop, prepare and make recommendations on reports from accounts payable/materials management systems and related financial records; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse constituency; ability to utilize a variety of electronic software applications; sound professional judgment; capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves processing transactions for entry and posting to the Accounts Payable module of electronic information systems at the Erie County Medical Center Corporation. The incumbent maintains various listings, databases, records of account and related financial information and prepares reports. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a higher-level employee. Supervision is not a function of this position. Does related work as required.

Location: Erie County Medical Center · Finance
Schedule: Full Time Perm Pending, Day Shift, 8a - 4p Mon - Fri

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