Accounts Payable (Healthcare)

Accounts Payable Specialist I – San Francisco, CA Role Summary We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Accounts Payable Specialist I to join a collaborative healthcare organization's Accounting team in San Francisco! This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced AP professional who enjoys managing high-volume transactions, researching payment discrepancies, working with vendors, and ensuring accurate financial processing. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who takes ownership of responsibilities, communicates effectively, and can independently investigate issues while managing multiple priorities. Duties & Responsibilities Manage multiple AP inboxes, responding promptly to supplier and internal stakeholder inquiries. Review, organize, and distribute invoices by entity and department according to established guidelines. Research payment discrepancies, resolve vendor inquiries, and follow through on outstanding issues. Reconcile supplier accounts and assist with identifying and researching posted AP transactions. Coordinate supplier registrations and maintain accurate vendor information. Support weekly check runs, including matching checks to invoices, loading check stock, and coordinating payment distribution. Process incoming mail and returned checks. Maintain accurate records and complete daily filing of invoices and checks. Utilize accounting software and systems to manage AP transactions as implemented. Identify opportunities to improve AP processes, accuracy, and efficiency. Assist with administrative responsibilities, special projects, and other duties as assigned. Accounting Operations & Team Collaboration Ensure financial transactions are processed accurately, timely, and in accordance with internal controls. Collaborate with AP team members and other departments to resolve discrepancies and support daily operations. Independently research issues, identify solutions, and escalates concerns when appropriate. Manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Maintain professional communication and strong working relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders. Required Qualifications Education & Experience Minimum of 3 years of hands‑on Accounts Payable experience. Associate degree in Accounting or Business Administration, or a specialized Accounting certificate. One additional year of directly related experience may substitute for the degree or certificate. Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, vendor invoice processing, payment reconciliation, and discrepancy resolution. Technical & Professional Skills Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and data entry accuracy. Strong analytical, research, and problem‑solving abilities. Ability to independently investigate and resolve AP issues with minimal supervision. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to respond professionally to supplier inquiries and internal department requests. Proactive, resourceful, and capable of managing multiple priorities. Ability to learn new accounting systems and processes quickly. Strong commitment to accuracy, accountability, teamwork, and customer service. Desired Qualifications Previous Accounts Payable experience in a healthcare‑related organization is preferred, including hospitals, medical groups, clinics, senior care organizations, or other healthcare service providers. Hands‑on Oracle Fusion experience is highly preferred but not required. Position Highlights Schedule: Monday–Friday | 40 hours per week Work Arrangement: Hybrid | 2–3 days onsite per week Assignment: 6-month contract with potential for extension or permanent conversion Overtime: Required as needed, particularly during month-end close and critical processing periods #J-18808-Ljbffr TEEMA Group