Accounts Payable and Vendor Specialist

Ensign Services•Irvine, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Ensign Services, Inc. (“ESI”) is a subsidiary of The Ensign Group, Inc. whose affiliated entities are considered national leaders in the fast-growing post-acute care industry. ESI provides service and support to over 378 facilities in the long-term care continuum that employ over 55,000 employees. 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. This structure allows the onsite leaders and caregivers to focus on day-to-day care and operational issues in their individual operations. What sets ESI apart from other companies is the quality of our most valuable resource - our people. We take our core values of Celebration , Accountability , 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

Exceptional attention to detail and data entry skills.
Ability to maintain a 98% accuracy rate.
Ability to prepare, print, transport, and assemble high-volume check runs multiple times per week.
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.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
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.