Accounting Clerk I

Baptist Health Care
United States, Florida, Pensacola
Apr 14, 2025
Job Description The Accounting Clerk I supports accounting operations including, but limited to: gathering, sorting, organizing, recording, and retrieving data and documents; reconciling transactions; investigating and resolving discrepancies; maintaining cash account; auditing and proofing reports. This position compiles and reviews documents according to established procedures. This position enters and matches invoices using accounting software systems. This position works closely with materials management and department leaders to resolve issue that could prevent invoices from being processed on a timely basis. This position answers vendor calls regarding payment status of invoices. This position processes monthly journal entries to record expenses to the general ledger. The Accounting Clerk is responsible to work collaboratively within the accounting/ finance departments. Responsibilities Consistently performs accounts payable document matching and verifications tasks in an efficient accurate and thorough manner. Enters all invoices received accurately using the appropriate systems. Works with department leaders to explain any charges made to their budget and handles reclass entries if inappropriate charges are identified. Contacts vendor regarding errors in statement/credits due, missing invoices etc. Works with materials management to resolve any issues on Purchase Order invoices. Verifies pricing and receipt information using accounting systems. Maintains invoice due dates for timely processing and to meet any cash goal requirements Completes journal entries to accurately accrue all expense in order to assure accuracy of the monthly financial statements. Responsible for assuring that all statements and invoices are forwarded to department leaders in a timely manner to make sure there is no interruption for services or supply deliveries. Qualifications Minimum Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Required Minimum Work Experience 0-1 year accounts payable experience in a high volume environment Required About Us Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida. Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law.