Accounts Payable Specialist
Robert Half · Chattanooga, TN · 1 mo ago
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We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join an organization on a long-term contract basis. This position supports the finance team by handling invoice review, payment processing, and vendor communication for a range of purchases and services.
Responsibilities
- Process and validate invoices for medical supplies, pharmaceutical purchases, equipment, and outsourced healthcare services to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Reconcile purchase orders against billing documents and work with procurement and clinical teams to investigate and correct mismatches.
- Prepare and issue vendor payments within established deadlines, including support for ACH activity and check runs.
- Maintain organized and up-to-date accounts payable records to support reporting, audits, and internal controls.
- Respond to supplier questions regarding payment status, invoice issues, and billing concerns in a timely and thorough manner.
- Update and manage vendor profiles while ensuring documentation aligns with organizational policies and compliance standards.
- Apply proper account coding to invoices and confirm charges are assigned accurately within the accounting process.
- Assist with additional accounting tasks and department projects as needed to support finance operations.
Requirements
- AS in Accounting and Finance preferred
- 2-3 years proven Accounts Payable experience required
- Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience with ERP systems (i.e. SAP, Netsuite, Oracle, etc.) wanted
- Strong experience with tax liabilities and documents
- Ability to work either independently or collaboratively as needed
- Strong communication and organizational skills
All candidates must undergo drug and background screening for consideration.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
- Eligibility to enroll in company 401(k) plan