Accounting Specialist - AP

LOWER LIGHTS CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER INC • Columbus, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely execution of accounts payable functions while supporting broader accounting operations, including reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close activities. This role serves as a key contributor to maintaining financial integrity and ensuring compliance within a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) environment. The ideal candidate combines strong transactional accuracy with the ability to understand and support the full accounting cycle, contributing to continuous process improvement and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of accounting experience, with A/P focus
• Experience with NetSuite, Paycom, and Excel
• Understanding of GAAP
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Accuracy & Accountability
• Analytical Thinking
• Collaboration
• Continuous Improvement
• Communication

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Healthcare or nonprofit experience

Responsibilities

• Process and verify invoices for accuracy, proper coding, and approvals
• Manage full-cycle accounts payable, including invoice entry and payments
• Ensure timely and accurate disbursements
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain audit-ready A/P documentation
• Support 1099 preparation and compliance
• Prepare and post journal entries
• Perform monthly account reconciliations
• Assist with month-end and year-end close
• Support financial statement preparation and variance analysis
• Maintain general ledger accuracy in accordance with GAAP
• Support payroll processing and reconciliations
• Collaborate with departments on expense coding
• Assist in resolving system discrepancies (NetSuite, Paycom)
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and policies
• Support audit requests and documentation
• Maintain compliance with FQHC regulatory requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows
• Support system enhancements and data integrity
• Contribute to strengthening financial processes and controls
• Participate in special projects
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health benefits including medical, vision, dental, life, disability
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Student loan forgiveness opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to various consultants
• 3% match toward retirement fund
• And more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree