Accounts Payable Coordinator

VHC Health•Alexandria, VA

About The Position

The Accounts Payable (AP) Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, expense reports, and payment disbursements in a fast-paced hospital environment. This position requires strong attention to detail, knowledge of healthcare finance operations, and the ability to collaborate with internal departments and external vendors to maintain financial integrity and compliance. The Accounts Payable Coordinator performs functions associated with the accurate payment of invoices in accordance with organizational policies and procedures. Essential duties include vendor maintenance, batching and entering invoices for payment, matching of invoice to vendor, purchase order, quantity and price as well as timely payment and effective tracking of invoices through AP Reports.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Five years of experience with computerized accounts payable is required.
Strong understanding of accounting principles and AP processes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Knowledge of medical supply chain and vendor management.

Nice To Haves

An associate's degree in accounting or in a related field is preferred.
Two years of accounting/finance experience is preferred.
Experience using OCR technology to capture and process invoice images. (Onbase, Bill.com, Concur)
Experience importing data into Workday via Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB) preferred.
Experience with hospital ERP systems. (e.g., Lawson, Workday, Oracle, SAP)
Certification in Accounts Payable (e.g., APA, APM) is a plus.
Familiar with AI to automate tasks related to processing invoices preferred.
Familiarity with HIPAA and healthcare compliance standards is a plus.