Accounts Payable Analyst

Samaritan•Mount Laurel, NJ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Samaritan is the leading not-for-profit, locally based provider of home-based primary care, palliative care, hospice care, grief support, education, social connections and advocacy. Proudly serving the South Jersey community since 1980. This role is for a full-time Accounts Payable Specialist.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalency required
3-5 years of progressive experience in accounts payable or accounting experience
General knowledge of accounting and how it relates to Accounts Payable processing
Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and resolve discrepancies
Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and internal controls
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to manage high invoice volume
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel
Strong communication and vendor relationship management skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or formal business training preferred
Prior accounting or healthcare finance experience preferred but not required
Experience with accounting software and AP automation tools preferred
Experience with Sage 100 and SAP Concur preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Review, code, and process high-volume vendor invoices in the accounts payable system
Ensure invoices are processed timely and in accordance with company policies and internal controls
Match invoices to supporting documentation and resolve discrepancies as needed
Process, prepare, and post payments, including ACH, wire transfers, and checks
Maintain and audit vendor files, including W-9s and payment information
Serve as primary point of contact for vendor inquiries, including providing remittance details and resolving payment issues
Research and invoice discrepancies, coordinating with internal departments and vendors
Review and reconcile vendor statements and proactively follow up on outstanding items
Monitor and analyze accounts payable aging to identify trends and ensure timely resolution of open items
Assist with accounts payable accruals and month-end close activities
Maintain organized, accurate, and audit-ready AP documentation
Support internal and external audit requests related to accounts payable
Generate, review, and analyze accounts payable reports for management
Assist with 1099 preparation and year-end reporting
Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and approval workflows
Identify opportunities for process improvements and support implementation of enhancements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve AP workflows and efficiency
Perform other duties as assigned