Accounts Payable and Vendor Specialist

Ensign Services • Irvine, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ensign Services, Inc. (“ESI”) is a subsidiary of The Ensign Group, Inc., which is a national leader in the operation of skilled nursing, senior living, rehabilitation, home health, hospice, and other healthcare services. ESI is known as the “Service Center” and provides the facilities and leaders it serves with “back-office” support in areas such as accounting, construction, compliance, human resources, information technology, learning and development, legal and risk management and recruiting. We seek individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment, embrace continuous learning, and are passionate about making a meaningful impact. ESI offers a collaborative culture where talented professionals have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and build rewarding careers while supporting those who care for our patients every day. We take our core values of Celebration , A ccountability , Passion for Learning , Love One Another , Intelligent Risk Taking , Customer Second , and Ownership (“CAPLICO”) seriously. We want an individual in this role who will demonstrate these values through actions and words.

We are seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist who is a collaborative team player that demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and data entry skills. In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing, entering, documenting, tracking, and processing payments for a high volume of both new and existing vendor requests while consistently maintaining a 98% accuracy rate. You will also provide support for key departmental functions, including mail distribution, ordering office supplies, and preparing, printing, transporting, and assembling high‑volume check runs. This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate to gain hands‑on experience, learn strong accounting fundamentals, and grow within a supportive, team‑focused environment.

Requirements

• Ability to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, including extended computer use and lifting of materials weighing up to 10–20 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• 2 + years of Accounts Payable experience, preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Strong organizational and prioritizing skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Practical understanding of Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Knowledge of general accounting procedures.
• Excellent oral and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming requests, statements, AP emails, and facility inquiries.
• Complete new vendor setup requests, including FIN match verification, manual entry into Workday, routing for approvals, and distribution of supplier IDs.
• Manage check‑related operational tasks, including voiding and reissuing checks, monitoring security processes, and supporting multiple bank accounts.
• Monitor department inventory and manage supply orders (e.g., ink and paper), as needed.
• Ability to successfully complete assignments on time a 98% accuracy rate.
• Ability to prepare, print, transport, and assemble high volume check runs multiple times per week.
• Pick-up department mail and distribute to appropriate team members.
• Possesses the desire to learn, voice questions and except challenges for growth.
• Operate check‑processing equipment, including loading boxes of checks, running folding/assembly machines, and preparing UPS baskets.
• Uphold a team culture grounded in humility, open communication, and a collaborative, open‑door environment.
• Learn and live our company values.

Benefits

• medical/dental/vision coverage
• company-provided life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• sick/vacation plans
• access to our fully equipped onsite gym (San Juan Capistrano office location)
• support for employee’s professional growth and development through our Learning Management System as well as training sessions and seminars.

What This Job Offers

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