Accounts Payable Specialist

Overview

This Accounts Payable Specialist role is a key position within the finance department of a large healthcare organization. The specialist will manage invoice processing, vendor payments, and supplier relationships to support financial integrity and operational efficiency in a fast-paced healthcare financial environment.

Responsibilities

• Review, code, and enter invoices with accuracy, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Manage vendor communications, resolve discrepancies, and maintain positive supplier relationships
• Execute payment runs including checks, ACH/EFT, and ePayables
• Reconcile vendor statements and prepare financial reports to support month-end close and audit activities
• Utilize OCR and imaging technology to process high volumes of invoices, resolving exceptions and validating data
• Process invoices via Lawson ERP with 3-way match, reconcile purchase orders, and resolve EDI issues
• Investigate vendor statements, facilitate credit hold resolutions, and handle internal and external inquiries
• Manage void checks and stop payments, review pre-run reports to prevent payment failures
• Determine proper invoice routing and resolve routing issues through research
• Onboard new vendors, ensure W-9/W-8 compliance, and conduct due diligence to identify and report potential fraud risks

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in an accounts payable role
• Minimum 3 years of experience using financial/accounting software packages

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent work experience

Location

This position supports a large nonprofit Catholic healthcare organization operating across 24 states, delivering care through more than 2,300 clinics and 137 hospital-based locations, along with home-based and virtual care services. The organization employs over 157,000 staff including 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers.