Accounts Payable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a healthcare organization's accounting team in San Diego, California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a hands-on environment and takes pride in maintaining accuracy throughout the payables process. The person in this role will help manage invoice activity, support vendor communications, and contribute to month-end accounting efforts while ensuring documentation and approvals are properly handled.

Responsibilities:

- Process vendor invoices with a high level of accuracy and enter payment details into the company's accounting system.

- Assign invoices to the correct general ledger accounts and cost centers to support accurate financial reporting.

- Coordinate invoice review workflows by submitting items to accounting leadership for authorization and following up as needed.

- Verify that all required backup documentation and approvals are in place before invoices move forward for payment.

- Maintain organized vendor files and ensure account information and supporting records remain current.

- Investigate billing issues, help reconcile discrepancies, and respond to supplier questions in a timely manner.

- Assist with payment execution activities, including support for ACH transactions and check runs.

- Contribute to month-end close tasks and provide assistance on additional accounting projects when needed. Requirements - At least 2 years of experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting role.

- Demonstrated experience entering and coding invoices within an accounting or ERP system.

- Strong understanding of account coding and invoice processing fundamentals.

- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to manage a consistent workload.

- Effective communication and organizational skills with the ability to follow through on approvals.

- Working knowledge of Excel for tracking, reconciliation, and reporting tasks.

- Experience with Net Suite is preferred.

- Healthcare industry experience is helpful but not required.

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