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Position will close May 3, 2024

San Luis Valley Health is seeking an individual to join our Finance team as a Full-Time Accounts Payable Specialist. This position will assist with general Accounts Payable Functions, limited general accounting functions, and work as part of the Finance Team to support the mission of San Luis Valley Health.

What You'll Need:

• High school graduate or GED required.
• Two years previous accounts payable experience.
• Proficient knowledge of computerized accounts payable systems.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions given in written and oral forms.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Understanding of confidentiality
• Possess personal attributes of honesty and trustworthiness.

What You'll Do:

• Ensure that the accounts payable cycle is completed weekly.
• Obtain appropriate approvals of all invoices.
• Enter approved invoices into the accounts payable system.
• Prepare invoices for payment.
• Process payments and process all checks and invoices for payment and mailing.
• File and maintain paper and electronic records.
• Review posting from AP system into the General Ledger.
• Greet co-workers and visitors in the department and provide assistance, as necessary.
• Assist in meeting departmental deadlines.
• Obtain all appropriate and necessary information from the system.
• Preparation of accounts payable documents and reports such as Forms 1099, etc.
• Prepare all required audit, cost report and tax reporting schedules as applicable to AP.
• Assist with computer upgrades and reconciliations.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

As the largest employer in the San Luis Valley, we commit to providing our employees with quality and affordable benefits to complement a fulfilling work experience and help balance life experiences and needs. To show our appreciation of your hard work, we offer a competitive and comprehensive total benefits package, including:

• Full medical, dental and vision plans to suit the needs of you and your family, with low-cost copays and deductibles, all without high out-of-pocket expenses.
• Enjoy a generous amount of Paid Time Off in your first year and a generous Sick Leave program, with accruals starting on your first day!
• Start saving with Retirement plans available from day one, providing up to 5% employer match after one year of employment.
• Free life and disability insurance benefits for full-time employees with the opportunity to purchase additional coverage at low costs.
• Add to your benefit package with a variety of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts and more.
• Take care of yourself with our free on-site 24-hour employee health center, and discounts to a selection of local fitness/recreational centers.
• Keep learning by utilizing our education program benefits to foster your growth and development.
• Give back to the community with multiple opportunities throughout the year to volunteer with our own non-profit SLV Health Foundation and other SLV- and community-sponsored events.
• Discounts on cell-phone plans, ski/snowboard lift tickets, Dell computers, local pools, Adams State University functions and more!
• Your family is our family, so our employees and their family members have access to our employee support services, including up to four free counseling sessions to assist with work/life solutions.

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