Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

We are currently seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional with 5-7+ years of experience in accounts payable, supporting full-cycle AP and general accounting functions for one of our top clients in North Phoenix. The positon is hybrid and looking to start asap.

Job Description

• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies, including parked/blocked invoices and debit balances
• Process invoices with two-way and three-way matching, ensuring accuracy in account coding and dollar amounts
• Maintain and onboard vendors, including managing AP vendor catalogs and ongoing record updates
• Verify financial data for accuracy, proper coding, and compliance with company policies and procedures
• Support month-end AP close activities and assist with general accounting tasks
• Classify, record, and summarize financial data using accounting software, spreadsheets, and databases
• Reconcile accounts and investigate/report discrepancies in financial records
• Respond to vendor inquiries and manage related correspondence in a timely, professional manner
• Collaborate cross-functionally with employees, physicians, and external vendors to ensure smooth operations
• Train and support junior AP staff, including reviewing work and assisting with task delegation
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Perform administrative support tasks, including filing, answering phones, and handling routine correspondence
• Utilize accounting systems and financial data tools to research and respond to account-related inquiries
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP for data analysis and reporting
• Experience working with accounting software; familiarity with organization-specific systems preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience with accounts payable including experience with accounting software.
• Experience with the organization’s current accounting software is preferred.
• Healthcare AP experience is a plus!
• Excel experience is required – Pivot Tables, V-Lookup.

Requirement

• Able to work as a cross-functional team player as well as independently.
• Function successfully in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy in completing tasks.