Accounting Clerk

DescriptionPenn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?Job Title: Accounting ClerkDepartment: Path AdminLocation: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania - 3400 Spruce StEntity: CPUPHours: Mon-Fri office hours per department needsSummary:• The position entails a broad range of accounting, AR follow up and general clerical duties. In order to manage the diverse set of responsibilities inherent in the position, the incumbent must show the ability to prioritize his/her responsibilities, must have strong analytical skills, and must demonstrate solid interpersonal abilities.Responsibilities:• Under the direction of the Director of Finance, organizes the operations of the Accounts Receivable function. Process check and credit card deposits.• Performs follow up calls on past due invoices• Submits check requests.• Inputs purchase order requisitions into purchasing system.• Becomes the main contact and administrator for all CPUP PennCash activity.• Responsible for the ordering and mailing of banking supplies to the CPUP practices.• Assists DOF in completion of request forms for CPUP access.• Monthly consolidation and formatting of reports for distribution to CPUP stakeholders.• Responsible for making deposits to the bank in a timely manner.• Prepared JE in excel to be submitted to HUP Finance• Maintains payment postings in Cerner ProFit system• Responds to questions from faculty and staff. The research involved frequently includes phone calls, web searches, etc.• Performs other duties in area of responsibility that may be assigned.• Performs routine clerical tasks such as copying, collating, typing forms, filing etc.• Must be aware of institutional rules and regulations pertaining to purchases, reimbursements, etc.• Maintains files in an orderly, accurate and confidential fashion.• Responsible for physician expense reimbursement review, approval and tracking against fund balancesEducation or Equivalent Experience:• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)• 0-1 years Accounts payable experience (Required)• 1+ years Medical office experience (Required)We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.Live Your Life's WorkWe are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.Live Your Life's WorkWe are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.