Accounts Payable Clerk - Swedish American

Pay Range: $19.04 - $25.71 / hour

Additional components of compensation may include:

• • Evening & night shift differential
  • Overtime
  • On-call pay

Per Diem Staff will not be eligible to participate in any associate benefit plans sponsored by the Health System.

Paid Time Off: UW Health complies with The Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers (PLAW) Act, which requires Illinois employers to provide employees with one hour of VAC PLAW time for every 40 hours worked.

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

• Competitive pay
• Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
• Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
• Strong shared governance structure
• Commitment to employee voice

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides accounting support including responsibility for daily postings to the general ledger and processing and payment of invoices in a timely fashion. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental philosophy and objectives, as well as, Health System initiatives.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Minimum:

N/A

Preferred:

N/A

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Minimum:

N/A

Preferred:

N/A

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum:

At least three years of experience in a general office environment.

Preferred:

N/A

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

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Proficiency in a variety of computer applications.

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Ability to balance multiple priorities with a high degree of accuracy.

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Ability to operate general office equipment including calculator and typewriter.

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Excellent math skills Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with all levels within the organization and community.

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Successful completion of annual job specific competencies and skill verification tools required.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES:

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Processes invoices for timely payment and enters information into computer system following established procedures and maintaining confidentiality of position acquired information.

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Collaborates with other departments resolving price, quantity and/or receiving discrepancies.

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Responds to inquiries from system staff and vendors in a courteous and prompt manner. Update supervisor of issues or problems in a timely fashion.

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Oversees accounts payable system, closing system, creating accruals and monitoring accrual aging, scheduling work to meet financial deadlines.

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Reviews payments for tax liability.

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Processes weekly check runs and demands payments as necessary.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

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