Accounts Payable Specialist

About Cayuga Health
Cayuga Health offers patient-centered, comprehensive health services at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca; Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls; and more than 40 medical offices in the Finger Lakes and Central New York. Cayuga Health employs more than 450 providers from 40+ specialties. Additional services include a neo-natal intensive care unit, a home health care agency, an addiction recovery organization, and a skilled nursing facility.

Cayuga Health is a member of Centralus Health, a community-based integrated delivery system. Our mission is to deliver high-quality care, empower our teams to succeed, and improve the wellbeing of the communities we serve.

Our commitment to quality personalized care begins with our exceptional team—over 6500 employees strong. At Cayuga Health, you will work in a collaborative environment that values excellence, integrity, compassion and stewardship. Together, we create an environment where empathy, honesty and a dedication to quality thrive, empowering us to make a positive impact on the lives we touch.

We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities to help our employees grow and thrive. Whether you are just starting your career or taking the next step in healthcare, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of care in our communities.

Learn more at www.cayugahealth.org.

Summary: Responsible for ensuring that invoices are paid in an efficient, accurate, and timely manner according to established medical center policies and accounting procedures are adhered.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Effectively use the hospital information system (Meditech), electronic invoice system (GHX), and third-party payment systems (Commerce Bank)
• Invoice processing for Cayuga Health System (CMC & Schuyler)
• Maintain GHX queue on a regular weekly basis, including routing miscellaneous invoices to appropriate personnel for authorization of payment, and working with Materials Management to clear quantity and cost discrepancies
• Training new directors, or designee's, on the GHX OnDemand System
• Preparing and managing weekly all aspects of check runs, including checks, EFT's and Commerce payments, maintaining electronic & paper filing systems, as well as working outstanding checks and electronic payments that have not cleared the bank
• Investigating and resolving past due accounts timely, including communication with vendors, the reviewing of vendor statements for open credits, and keeping open credits to within 12 months
• Annual preparation and reporting of IRS 1099, NYS Unclaimed Funds, and research and recovery of Unclaimed Funds due Cayuga Medical Center
• Quarterly filing for recovery of NYS Sales Tax paid in error
• Managing transaction in the Commerce Active Funds system
• Effectively uses established filing systems (electronic/paper) to accurately maintain relevant departmental information
• Assisting with monthly closings, participation and follow up on issues, and with co-workers, management, and vendors
• Maintain the Vendor Dictionary in conjunction with Purchasing Agent and IT
• Maintains confidentiality
• Works in a team-oriented manner
• Is flexible in assuming other appropriate responsibilities not noted above

Required Skills and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED - Required
• Minimum of one year of employment experience in an accounting/business environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Outlook and Excel
• Licensure - N/A

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Associates degree in accounting/business-related field - Preferred

Physical Requirements:

• 90% sitting 10% standing

Pay Range Disclosure:

• Standard Rate of $20.00 - $25.00 per hour plus benefits

equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Centralus Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].