Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

Our client, in the healthcare industry, is in need for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team on a temp-to-hire basis! This is ideal for someone who can manage invoice processing, payment activities, and financial record support with accuracy and professionalism. The role will contribute to day-to-day accounting operations, partner with internal teams to address discrepancies, and help maintain organized, compliant fiscal processes.

Responsibilities:

• Process invoices, statements, and payment requests accurately and route items for proper approval before entry.
• Review account coding and supporting documentation to ensure transactions are recorded correctly and in accordance with established procedures.
• Prepare and assist with ACH payments, check runs, deposits, and related payment documentation within required timelines.
• Reconcile daily financial batches, research variances, and communicate issues to managers or appropriate stakeholders for resolution.
• Maintain logs, tracking records, and journal support documents to help ensure complete and organized accounting records.
• Respond to vendor and internal inquiries regarding payment status, discrepancies, and supporting records in a timely manner.
• Monitor recurring processing patterns, identify unusual items or exceptions, and escalate concerns to leadership when needed.
• Assist with journal entry support, reporting documentation, and other administrative accounting tasks across the department.
• Participate in discussions to resolve billing, payment, or accounting issues while supporting efficient workflow across multiple systems.
• Handle sensitive financial information with discretion and follow confidentiality and compliance expectations at all times.

Requirements 3+ years of experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support role.

Working knowledge of invoice coding, account coding, and payment processing procedures.

Experience supporting ACH transactions, check runs, and other disbursement activities.

Ability to reconcile batches, identify discrepancies, and correct data entry errors with a high degree of accuracy.

Proficiency with accounting systems, spreadsheets, and digital recordkeeping tools.

Strong communication skills for coordinating with vendors, managers, and internal departments.

Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and follow established fiscal policies and procedures.

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