Accounts Payable Specialist

Baltimore Medical System (BMS) is a community-based, nonprofit organization that provides quality primary/outpatient care services in the Greater Baltimore area. BMS is the largest FQHC in Maryland, and we offer a variety of comprehensive primary and behavioral health services through five (5) community health centers and eight (8) school-based health centers. We have a competitive salary based on experience and generous benefits (single and family) for employees working 30 or more hours per week that include medical, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement plan, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition assistance, and more!

Accounts payable specialists are responsible for performing a range of accounting and clerical tasks related to the accounts payable function. This generally includes receiving, processing, and verifying invoices, tracking and recording purchase orders, and processing payments.

Accounts payable specialists are responsible for handling vendor payments and other financial liabilities for the organization. While the job's primary function is making payments, accounts payable specialists are also responsible for keeping precise records of payments made and owed. They must work collaboratively with other accounting professionals to audit all transactions.

Education:

* A high school diploma or GED equivalent with some college accounting credits or related work experience is required.

* Associate's or Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field, preferred.

Experience:

* Two to three years of previous accounts payable experience.

* Experience with automated accounting systems, including extensive familiarity with Excel spreadsheet software needed to effectively update, retrieve, and utilize available financial data. Familiarity with Fixed Asset accounting and other standalone software.

* Exposure to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions is needed to understand the interactions and effects on the General Ledger. Familiarity and practical working knowledge of grant reporting.