Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist - Hybrid in Orange County, CA

Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist

Alignment Health is breaking the mold in conventional health care, committed to serving seniors and those who need it most: the chronically ill and frail. It takes an entire team of passionate and caring people, united in our mission to put the senior first. We have built a team of talented and experienced people who are passionate about transforming the lives of the seniors we serve. In this fast-growing company, you will find ample room for growth and innovation alongside the Alignment Health community. Working at Alignment Health provides an opportunity to do work that really matters, not only changing lives but saving them. Together.

This position is hybrid in Orange County, CA. The Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for processing invoices in a timely and accurate manner, as well as managing cash disbursement and payment functions. This position reports to the Sr. Manager, Accounting and Accounts Payable and must be a self-starter and independent, detail-oriented team member.

General Duties/Responsibilities (May include but are not limited to):

• Process high-volume accounts payable transactions with accuracy and efficiency.
• Review invoices to ensure proper approvals, coding, and compliance with company policies and procedures. Investigate, reconcile, and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and vendor account inquiries.
• Provide timely, professional, and accurate support to vendors and internal stakeholders regarding payment status, invoice processing, and account-related matters.
• Manage weekly cash disbursements, including preparation of wire and bank transfers; prepare manual invoices/payment postings.
• Prepare and maintain daily cash balance reports to support treasury and cash management activities.
• Compile and maintain month-end accrual schedules to support accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare daily accounts payable invoice batches for review and posting.
• Review and process employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies and proper accounting treatment. Verify supporting documentation, coding accuracy, and reimbursement eligibility for employee expenses. Respond to employee inquiries regarding expense reimbursements and policy requirements.
• Support internal and external audit requests by gathering and providing required documentation and explanations.
• Assist with annual 1099 reporting and related compliance requirements.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives, system implementations, and special projects as assigned by management.
• Perform additional accounting and accounts payable duties to support departmental and organizational objectives.
• Review and process claim stop payment requests. Research payment status and investigate stop payment requests to determine validity and resolve discrepancies. Communicate with vendors, internal departments, and claimants regarding stop payment transactions and payment-related issues. Respond promptly and professionally to stop payment emails and inquiries, providing accurate updates, resolutions, and follow-up as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Minimum Experience: Minimum 4 years of accounts payable experience, including full cycle accounts payable processing.
• Education/Licensure: High School diploma with knowledge of accounting and/or bookkeeping.
• Other: Intermediate proficiency in Excel. Proficiency in Microsoft Word. Experience with procurement and general ledger systems such as Microsoft Dynamics or Coupa preferred but not required. Willingness and capability to learn new things quickly. Technology and automated solutions oriented. Well organized with strong attention to detail.
• Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Physical Functions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Alignment Healthcare, LLC is proud to practice Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. We are looking for diversity in qualified candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disable/Protected Veteran.

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Pay Range: $44,790.00 - $67,185.00

Pay range may be based on a number of factors including market location, education, responsibilities, experience, etc.

Alignment Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

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