Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

Alignment Health is breaking the mold in conventional health care, committed to serving seniors and those who need it most: the chronically ill and frail. It takes an entire team of passionate and caring people, united in our mission to put the senior first. We have built a team of talented and experienced people who are passionate about transforming the lives of the seniors we serve.

In this fast-growing company, you will find ample room for growth and innovation alongside the Alignment Health community. Working at Alignment Health provides an opportunity to do work that really matters, not only changing lives but saving them. Together.

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for day-to-day accounts payable functions. This position reports to the Sr. Manager, Accounting and Accounts Payable and must be a self-starter and independent, detail-oriented team member. This team member is responsible for ensuring that all vendor invoices are paid in a timely manner and AP agings are monitored and maintained. This position will be working hybrid onsite 3 days a week in office.

• Matches invoices with purchase orders and receiving documents;
• Process and review accounts payable transactions for proper coding and approvals;
• Reconciles vendor statements and research and correct discrepancies;
• Interfaces with vendors and employees to troubleshoot and resolve accounts payable matters in a timely manner;
• Prepares daily batches of accounts payable invoices for review and ultimate posting by the Sr. Manager, Accounting and Accounts Payable;
• Process weekly check disbursements for claims and accounts payable for various entities;
• Responsible for following up with department heads on invoice approvals and vendors as necessary;
• Assists with other special projects as needed (audits document request, yearly 1099 reporting for independent contractor);
• Assists with the Company's expense reimbursement process, including but not limited to reviewing and approving expenses reports, ensure expense reports are in compliance with company policy, resolving/following up on questionable expenses, ensuring that expenses are current; answer questions on how to use the company's expense tracking tool;
• Other responsibilities as assigned by Accounting Management.

Experience:

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Required:

Minimum 2 years of accounts payable experience including full cycle accounts payable

Education:

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Required:

High School Diploma or GED.

• Preferred:
Associates or Bachelors in Accounting

Specialized

Skills:

• Knowledge of Accounting or Bookkeeping
• Ability to communicate positively, professionally and effectively with others; provide leadership, teach and collaborate with others.
• Effective written and oral communication skills; ability to establish and maintain a constructive relationship with diverse members, management, employees and vendors;
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to perform mathematical calculations and calculate simple statistics correctly
• Reasoning
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to prioritize multiple tasks; advanced problem-solving; ability to use advanced reasoning to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and design, implement and manage appropriate resolution.
• Problem-Solving
  
  Skills:
  
  Effective problem solving, organizational and time management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Report Analysis
  
  Skills:
  
  Comprehend and analyze statistical reports.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. 2. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

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