HH0447- Accounts Payable Specialist

Highland Hospital • Rochester Hills, MI

4d • $20 - $26

About The Position

With direction and latitude for independent judgment, the Accounts Payable Specialist performs routine and non-routine duties proficiently under minimum direction and applies general accounting principles. The role processes accounts payable invoices and creates and maintains vendor records, ensuring data is accurate before submission. It also processes hospital cash deposits and change orders and maintains accurate spreadsheet data related to banking, safe security, and cash handling.

The position requires good judgment, professional behavior, and knowledge of finance department and hospital policies. Responsibilities include accounts payable and banking duties, providing coverage for teammates during absences or heavy workloads, and sharing process-improvement feedback with the AP Assistant Manager and AP Manager. The specialist reports timely information to managers about weekly productivity, recurring department or vendor issues, and discrepancies.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Accounting plus 2–3 years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2–3 years of experience in an office setting.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Superior organization skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Accounts payable background preferred.
• Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable invoices.
• Create and maintain vendor records, confirming the accuracy of data before submission.
• Process hospital cash deposits and change orders.
• Maintain accurate spreadsheet data related to banking, safe security, and cash handling.
• Apply general accounting principles and follow finance department and hospital policies.
• Provide coverage for teammates' tasks during absences or periods of heavy workload.
• Provide feedback to the AP Assistant Manager and AP Manager to improve processes and update policies.
• Report weekly productivity, recurring department or vendor issues, and discrepancies to managers in a timely manner.

What This Job Offers

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