Accounts Payable Specialist

About the role

As our Accounts Payable Specialist, you’ll build a strong foundation in healthcare finance while developing valuable accounting, insurance, and financial operations experience that can support your long-term career growth. Working alongside an experienced Finance team, you’ll gain hands-on experience with accounts payable, insurance payments, audit preparation, financial reporting, and accounting systems—all while contributing to an organization that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable transactions accurately and on time, including invoice entry, payment processing, and maintaining financial records.
• Maintain organized accounting records and complete related bookkeeping tasks, including preparing and processing 1099s.
• Post payments received from the State of Kansas, resolve unapplied cash and overpayments, and process insurance claims across multiple payers.
• Assist patients by answering questions related to insurance claims, billing statements, and payment concerns as needed.
• Prepare and submit required unclaimed property reports to the State of Kansas.
• Support the annual audit by preparing workpapers and assisting with audit coordination.
• Collaborate with the Finance team to ensure accurate financial reporting and efficient accounting operations.
• Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive financial and patient information.
• Build positive working relationships with coworkers and internal stakeholders while providing excellent customer service.
• Contribute to continuous process improvements and utilize technology to enhance efficiency and accuracy in daily financial operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or training in accounting, bookkeeping, finance, or a related field is a plus.
• Two years of accounting, bookkeeping, or accounts payable experience preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Experience with accounts payable, financial recordkeeping, billing, or insurance payment processing is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate financial records and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial and patient information with professionalism.

Benefits

• Excellent Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Extended Illness Time
• 403(b) Plan
• KPERS Retirement Plan
• Supplemental Benefits
• HSA & FSA
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Scholarship, work-study, & internship opportunities for employees

Pay

$18.47 per hour

Schedule

Monday–Friday; 8:00 am–5:00 pm