Accounts Payable Specialist

Position Title

Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Manager

Phoenix, Arizona

Signature Dental Partners (SDP) is an established and respected private‑equity backed dental support organization providing affiliated dentists in the Southwest, Mountain, and Pacific Northwest regions with proven non‑clinical business support functions. The non‑clinical support allows dentists to focus on patient care rather than burdensome administrative tasks. Affiliated dentists benefit from professionally managed non‑clinical support services such as human resources, payor relations, group purchasing, vendor management, capital investments, staff management, recruiting, finance, marketing, and information systems.

• Review, verify, and process vendor invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
• Enter and maintain accurate financial records within accounting systems.
• Prepare and process payments, including checks and ACH transactions.
• Research and resolve discrepancies related to invoices, vendor statements, and payments with minimal supervision.
• Manage the Accounts Payable inbox by responding to vendor and internal inquiries; escalade urgent issues as needed.
• Collaborate and cross‑train with other AP team members to ensure adequate coverage.
• Assist with month‑end close activities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support the implementation of technology‑driven solutions.

• 1–3 years of hands‑on Accounts Payable experience.
• Experience with full‑cycle AP in a high‑volume, multi‑entity environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software such as Sage Intacct or Centime.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication and customer‑service skills when working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Positive, proactive, and team‑oriented attitude.

• Associate degree or certificate preferred (not required).

• Hybrid schedule: 3 days in‑office, 2 days remote.
• Fast‑paced environment with peak workloads during month‑end close.