Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

At CommCare Corporation, we're not just another healthcare provider. We're an established, forward-thinking leader in retirement living, skilled nursing, and hospice care across Louisiana and Mississippi. Our team is driven by creativity, expertise, and a passion for caregiving, and we're looking for someone who shares these values to join us.

We are seeking the right candidate for the position of Accounts Payable Specialist.

What You Bring to the Table:

Minimum Qualifications:

• AP Specialist must have a high school diploma, preferably a post high school degree or professional certification in accounting and/or finance.
• AP Specialist must have minimum one-year accounting or AP experience. Health care experience is preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge and/or experience with Microsoft Great Plains a plus.
• Experience with Excel, Word, Outlook, and general computer knowledge.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Well organized.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Proactive.
• Willingness to learn and accept coaching.
• Ability to multitask.
• Energetic, positive, and demonstrates the willingness to contribute to the Company's mission.

Other Qualifications:

• Has not been excluded from participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs.
• Maintains eligibility to participate in Medicare and Medicaid programs throughout employment.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists with monitoring corporate accounts payable email account.
• Responsible for processing assigned facility accounts payable invoices received weekly.
• Reviews facility accounts payable batch reports in comparison to invoices for accuracy and completeness, including usage of appropriate GL codes and approvals.
• Posts accounts payable batches in proper financial statement period.
• Processes assigned facility check and EFT runs weekly.
• Scans check copies and invoices by location and saves to network file folders by check date.
• Responds timely to internal and external telephone calls and emails.
• Reconciles vendor statements to accounting records to resolve discrepancies.
• Responds to questions that may arise from the accounting team during month-end review of financial statements.
• Verifies monthly receipt of facility utility invoices to ensure timely processing of payments.
• Assists with external audits and special projects as needed.
• Participates in weekly AP department meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
• Complies with established work schedule, is reliable, and is highly motivated.