Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: Grand Junction, CO (On-site / In-person) Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM Compensation: $22–$27/hour, depending on experience Industry: Skilled Nursing / Long-Term Care (SNF/LTC) About the Role A well-established skilled nursing and long-term care organization in the Grand Junction area is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join its finance team on-site. This role owns the full-cycle accounts payable process and vendor billing across the facility, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and on time. It's an ideal fit for someone who thrives in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment, knows the healthcare vendor landscape, and takes pride in keeping the books clean. What You'll Do Manage full-cycle accounts payable: receive, review, code, and process vendor invoices Oversee vendor billing and reconcile vendor statements, resolving discrepancies promptly Work directly with industry vendors — such as Medline, McKesson, US Foods, and Direct Supply — to manage invoices, credits, and account issues Match invoices to purchase orders and packing slips; verify approvals before payment Process weekly check runs, ACH, and electronic payments Maintain accurate vendor records, including W-9s and 1099 preparation Reconcile AP sub-ledger to the general ledger and assist with month-end close Communicate with vendors and internal departments to resolve billing and payment questions Support audits by providing documentation and reports as requested Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable healthcare/financial regulations What You Bring 2+ years of accounts payable experience, ideally in SNF/LTC or a healthcare setting QuickBooks proficiency required — hands-on experience processing AP and vendor billing Experience working with industry vendors (e.g., Medline, McKesson, US Foods, Direct Supply, or similar medical/food/supply vendors) Strong understanding of full-cycle AP and vendor reconciliation High attention to detail and accuracy in a high-volume environment Proficiency with Excel and general comfort with accounting software Excellent organizational and communication skills Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion Nice to Have Experience with SNF/LTC billing systems or healthcare AP Familiarity with 1099 processing and vendor compliance Associate's degree or coursework in accounting or a related field Schedule & Compensation Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, in-person at the Grand Junction facility Pay: $22–$27/hour, commensurate with experience Full benefits package , including: Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Paid time off (PTO) Sick leave Additional benefits shared during the interview process #J-18808-Ljbffr