Accounts Payable Specialist

At Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, we believe our people are our strength and we invest in them. In addition to having a positive impact on the people and communities we serve, associates benefit from significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT FCS

Since 1984, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute & Research Institute (FCS) has built a national reputation for excellence.

With over 250 physicians, 220 nurse practitioners and physician assistants and nearly 100 locations in our network. Utilizing innovative clinical research, cutting-edge technologies, and advanced treatments, we are committed to providing world-class cancer care.

We are recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with a national Clinical Trials Participation Award, FCS offers patients access to more clinical trials than any private oncology practice in Florida.

Our patients have access to ground-breaking therapies, in a community setting, and may participate in national clinical research studies of drugs and treatment protocols.

In the past five years, the majority of new cancer drugs approved for use in the U.S. were studied in clinical trials with FCS participation prior to approval.

Through our partnership with Sarah Cannon, we are one of the largest clinical research organizations in the United States.

Often, FCS leads the nation in initiating research studies and offering ground-breaking new therapies to patients.

Come join us today!

Summary :

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for timely and accurately processing of Company invoices including, but not limited to general ledger coding and obtaining appropriate approvals in accordance with FCS policy.

This position is 100% onsite in Ft Myers.

PRIMARY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Understand and follow FCS policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Communicate positively, efficiently, and effectively with coworkers, physicians, and vendors.
• Compile and review accounts payable documents according to established FCS procedures, inclusive of price / quantity / credit memo data, note discrepancies, and take appropriate action.
• Verify accuracy of invoice and obtain appropriate levels of approval.
• Accurately and timely process invoices, assign correct G / L account numbers and enter approved invoices into the accounts payable system.
• Work with the Compliance Department, Locums Tenens, and appropriate FCS Managers to ensure timely approval and accuracy of rates and coverage logs.
• Evaluate, code, and process physician expense reimbursement reports and committee participation reimbursements. Communicate with the physicians and office managers on a monthly basis to discuss timely reimbursements.
• Have basic knowledge of accounts payable and purchasing department functions and system modules.
• Work with office managers to ensure items are received and paid in a timely manner.
• Process and analyze all business, physicians, ARNP licenses and credentialing for payment.
• Ensure adherence to IRS guidelines.
• Performs other accounts payable related duties and projects as assigned.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES :

Education : - High School Diploma or GED required

EXPERIENCE :

• 1- year of accounts payable experience preferred.
• Experience with Workday base application system a plus.
• 1-2 General office experience required.
• Experience with Microsoft products required.

CORE COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES :

Analysis and critical thinking to include solid problem solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time management and organizational skills.

Must be detailed oriented with the ability to exercise independent judgement.

Strong interpersonal effectiveness skills to include emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation skills, and diversity awareness.

Ability to work effectively with sensitive and confidential material and sometimes emotionally charged matters.

• Communication skills to include effective communication skills (oral, written, presentation), is an active listener, and effectively provides balanced feedback.
• Customer service and organizational awareness with strong customer focus. The ability to build an engaging culture of quality, performance effectiveness and operational excellence through best practices, strong business and political acumen, collaboration and partnerships, as well as a positive employee, physician and community relations.
• Self-management with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks. Effectively manages own time, conflicting priorities, self, stress, and professional development.

Self-motivated and self-starter with ability work independently with limited supervision. Ability to work remotely effectively as required.

Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment with demonstrated ability to juggle competing priorities and demands from a variety of stakeholders and sites.

Computer skills to include proficiency in Microsoft office word, excel, and outlook required.

VALUES :

• Patient First Keeping the patient at the center of everything we do
• Accountability Taking responsibility for our actions
• Commitment & Care Upholding FCS vision through every action
• Team Working together, one team, one mission

Expectations for all Employees

Every FCS employee is expected to regularly conduct themselves in a professional and respectful manner, to comply with all labor laws, workplace policy and workplace practices.

Employees are expected to bring issues of any forms of workplace harassment, discrimination, or other potential improprieties to the attention of their management or the human resources department.

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SCREENINGS Background, drug, and nicotine screens

Safeguarding our patients and each other is an important part of how we deliver the best care possible to the communities we serve.

All offers of employment at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background screening.

Additionally, as a condition of employment, FCS requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations, including the influenza vaccine, barring an approved exemption.

In addition, FCS is a drug-free workplace, and all new hires will be subject to drug / nicotine testing.

EEOC

FCS is an EEO / Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.