Accounts Payable Specialist

Facility Profile

TGH is the area’s only level I trauma center and one of just two ABA-verified adult & pediatric burn centers in Florida. With five medical helicopters*, we transport critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. The hospital is home to one of the busiest solid organ transplant centers in the country. TGH is a nationally designated comprehensive stroke center, and has a 32-bed Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit. Other outstanding centers include cardiovascular, orthopedics, high-risk and normal obstetrics, urology, ENT, endocrinology, and the Children’s Medical Center, which features a nine-bed pediatric intensive care unit and pediatric kidney transplant services. As the region’s leading safety net hospital, Tampa General is committed to providing area residents with world-class and compassionate health care ranging from the simplest to the most complex medical services.

Tampa General Hospital was named the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report, 2020-2021, and recognized as one of America's Best Hospital's in five medical specialties: Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, Nephrology, and Orthopedics. Tampa General Hospital has been designated a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the highest recognition for nursing excellence, for the fourth consecutive time – an accomplishment that fewer than one percent of hospitals nationwide have earned. TGH is accredited by The Joint Commission and was awarded disease-specific certification in five medical specialties. TGH is also accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). *Air transport provided by Metro Aviation, Inc.

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Accounts Payable Manager performs the responsibilities of processing Accounts Payable for one or more business unit, reconciling general ledger accounts, recording journal vouchers, and preparing monthly accruals. Ability to process payments for complex vendors, including the ability to work with Purchasing to resolve issues associated with processing of electronic invoices, handling of sensitive payments and/or complex payments such as self-service payment request travel authorizations and expense reports. Contributes with ideas to the process-improvement process, and actively participates in department meetings. Ability to key/process a high volume of transactions. Good understanding of spreadsheets and/or databases. The application of generally accepted accounting principles must be observed in the performance of duties. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Positive demeanor, excellent customer service skills, and ability to get along with others. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital.

Required Skills

High school diploma or GED and 2+ years high volume AP experience or Associate Degree and 1+ years high volume AP experience.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite, intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel with completion of an intermediate Excel Competency course required.

Peoplesoft Financials experience preferred.

Excellent customer service skills.

Good oral and written communication.

Positive demeanor with the ability to react appropriately to stressful situations.

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

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