Staff Accountant

Overview

A healthcare organization is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Staff Accountant to join their Finance team. This role is responsible for managing accounts payable functions, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, vendor payments, and expense reimbursements while maintaining compliance with GAAP accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Process and record accounts payable transactions, ensuring accurate coding and approval in compliance with company policies.
• Manage vendor setup, maintain vendor records, and ensure timely and accurate vendor payments.
• Reconcile accounts payable sub-ledgers to the general ledger on a monthly basis.
• Monitor accounts to ensure timely payments and resolve discrepancies or payment issues promptly.
• Review and process employee expense reports in compliance with company policies and IRS guidelines.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations related to accounts payable and accrued expenses.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies in recording and reporting expenditures.
• Assist in preparing 1099 forms and ensure compliance with tax reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve invoice or payment discrepancies and improve communication.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for accounts payable processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy of accounts payable workflows.
• Provide support for external audits by maintaining accurate documentation and responding to audit requests.
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to accounts payable, including payment cycle times and discount utilization.
• Provide excellent customer service to vendors and internal stakeholders regarding payment inquiries and accounts payable processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Controller and CFO.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in accounts payable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to research and interpret accounting guidance and draft accounting documentation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with accounts payable software and general ledger systems.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated, and proactive.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Sage Intacct, CashFlow360 (Chase Connect application), and/or Concur expense reporting software.
• Ability to utilize critical thinking to solve complex and detailed problems.
• Demonstrated growth mindset, flexibility, and adaptability to change.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to meet critical deadlines.
• Experience in healthcare.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $55,000–$60,000, with actual compensation varying based on licensure, experience, market factors, and incentive opportunities.
• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, low-cost virtual care, dependent and domestic partner coverage, and 401(k).

Location

Not specified.