Accounts Payable Specialist

Specialty1 Partners•Houston, TX

11h•$25 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Payable (AP) Analyst is responsible for performing full-cycle accounts payable functions, including processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices and payments for vendors and service providers across all dental practices within the organization. This role supports seamless day-to-day financial operations by collaborating with practice managers, the finance team, and procurement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance preferred
Minimum 2 years of experience in accounts payable, preferably in a healthcare or multi-entity environment
Proficiency in accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, SAP) and Microsoft Excel
Understanding of basic accounting principles and GAAP
High attention to detail, accuracy, and data integrity
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Nice To Haves

Experience working with AP automation tools (e.g., Bill.com, MineralTree, Stampli) is a plus

Responsibilities

Accurately and efficiently review, code, and enter vendor invoices into the accounting system within 72 hours of receipt including patient refunds and Petty cash.
Ensure proper authorization and supporting documentation are in place for all payments.
Weekly record all cash auto debit disbursements.
Execute weekly payment runs via ACH, checks, credit cards, or virtual payments.
Reconcile vendor statements and proactively resolve any payment discrepancies or issues.
Maintain organized vendor files and W-9 documentation.
Support 1099 preparation and year-end closing procedures.
Provide necessary documentation to support internal and external audit requests.
Coordinate with the procurement department to validate purchase orders (POs) and contract terms.
Adhere to internal controls and corporate accounting policies.
Communicate with vendors and operations to address payment status inquiries, resolve billing discrepancies, and request missing invoices.