We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join a healthcare organization in Columbia, South Carolina on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting, enjoys supporting high-volume financial operations, and works well across multiple departments. The position centers on accounts payable while also contributing to broader accounting activities that help keep day-to-day finance processes accurate, timely, and well organized.
Responsibilities:
- Manage high-volume accounts payable processing, ensuring invoices are reviewed, coded, and entered accurately within established timelines.
- Support weekly payment cycles by preparing documentation, verifying approvals, and helping maintain an efficient check run process.
- Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies by researching transactions and coordinating with internal teams.
- Assist with accounts receivable and billing-related tasks as needed to support overall department operations.
- Communicate with vendors and internal stakeholders to answer questions, address issues, and maintain strong service standards.
- Contribute to general accounting activities across multiple locations, helping the team maintain accurate financial records.
- Take ownership of assigned workflows, identify process gaps, and help improve efficiency within daily accounting operations.
- Adapt to shifting departmental needs, including changes in workload distribution and evolving financial responsibilities.
- Experience in accounts payable within an accounting or finance environment.
- Working knowledge of accounts receivable, billing processes, and general accounting practices.
- Ability to complete account reconciliations with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines in a high-volume workload.
- Comfortable collaborating with multiple departments and communicating effectively with vendors and colleagues.
- Self-starter who demonstrates initiative, accountability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Experience using accounting software such as Blackbaud Financial Edge is preferred.