Accounts Payable Clerk

As an Accounts Payable Clerk at The IMA Group, your primary responsibilities include managing the entry and analysis of hospital bills and invoices, coding them to appropriate accounts, and ensuring compliance with AP policies. You'll also be communicating effectively with hospital vendors and identifying any pricing discrepancies, helping to keep our financial processes accurate and efficient.

To qualify for the Accounts Payable Clerk position at The IMA Group, you need at least a high school diploma or equivalent, with an associate degree being preferred. A minimum of one year of related experience, along with proficiency in Excel, is required, and prior experience in Accounts Payable is advantageous.

The work environment for an Accounts Payable Clerk at The IMA Group is supportive and collaborative. You will work within a dynamic team that values detail orientation and adaptability, navigating tight deadlines while contributing to important processes that enhance overall company productivity.

The IMA Group offers a wide range of benefits to their Accounts Payable Clerk, including complete health coverage, generous paid time off, a 401k plan with employer matching, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, and comprehensive family support through paid maternity and parental leave.

While previous experience with Microsoft Dynamics SL is a plus for the Accounts Payable Clerk position at The IMA Group, it is not strictly required. Candidates should ideally have a solid foundation in Accounts Payable processes and be proficient in other essential accounting tools.

When answering this question, provide examples of the types of invoices you've managed, any specific software you've used, and how you ensured accuracy and compliance in your previous roles.

Discuss your method for organizing tasks, perhaps mentioning tools or strategies you use to ensure that urgent matters are addressed promptly while maintaining a clear workflow.

Share a specific instance where you identified a discrepancy, how you approached the vendor or internal teams, and the resolution process, emphasizing your communication skills.

Emphasize how attention to detail prevents errors and maintains compliance in financial processes, using specific examples of tasks where attention to detail was crucial.

Talk about the proficiency you have in Excel, such as using formulas and pivot tables, and any other financial software that you've used, including any specifics on how you have leveraged them in previous positions.

Provide insights into your time management skills and specific strategies you use to work efficiently under pressure, ensuring you meet tight deadlines without compromising the quality of work.

Discuss how you familiarize yourself with company policies and procedures, and provide examples of how you apply them in your daily tasks to ensure compliance.

Explain your organizational strategy for keeping vendor files updated and accessible, whether through digital means or physical filing, while highlighting the importance of having an organized system.

Share your passion for the company's mission and culture, emphasizing how your values align with those of The IMA Group and what you hope to contribute to their team.

Be prepared to provide a specific challenge you've faced in accounts payable, detailing your approach to overcoming it, and the lessons you learned throughout the process.