Accounts Payable Analyst

Empath Health; Palm Harbor (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Empath Health in Palm Harbor is seeking an Accounts Payable Analyst to manage high-volume healthcare invoicing across hospice and home care networks. You will review, code, and process invoices for Pharmacy, DME, and Patient Transportation, while ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes automation monitoring in Corcentric, vendor onboarding, and accurate 1099 year-end processes.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of progressive accounts payable in healthcare or hospice.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business preferred; equivalent AP experience accepted.
• Hands-on navigation in Workday ERP or equivalent tier-1 accounting platform.
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid billing; ICD-9/10, CPT, HCPCS desirable.
• Strong Excel skills with data entry and adherence to internal controls.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; customer service experience required.

Responsibilities

• Process high-volume vendor invoices for healthcare services (Pharmacy, DME, Patient Transportation).
• Review invoices for compliance with hospice guidelines, contracts, and regulatory limits.
• Monitor automated invoice ingestion and resolve EDI bottlenecks using Corcentric or similar tools.
• Maintain vendor portals, collect IRS Form W-9 data, and support year-end 1099s.
• Communicate with vendors to resolve discrepancies and prevent duplicate payments.
• Procure documentation for new vendors and perform vendor setup as appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient, staff, and vendor information.
• Collaborate across teams to align with agency policies and mission.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Data entry

Internal controls

Medicare/Medicaid knowledge

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

Workday ERP

Corcentric

Job description

Empath Health is seeking an Accounts Payable Analyst who can ensure accurate, timely, and compliant end-to-end processing of vendor disbursements across Empath Health's integrated hospice and home care networks. This role manages the high-volume medical and operational billing pipeline, identifies workflow efficiencies, and resolves complex invoicing discrepancies. The ideal candidate possesses deep experience with healthcare-specific spending categories and leverages advanced financial platforms to streamline operations.Location: Palm Harbor, fully on-siteWhat you'll DoDirect Healthcare AP Processing: Review, code, and process specialized high-volume invoices for Pharmacy (PBMs), Durable Medical Equipment (DME), and Patient Transportation services.Compliance Review: Verify that medical vendor invoices comply with internal hospice guidelines, insurance contracts, and healthcare regulatory limits.Automation Management: Leverage Cocentric to monitor automated invoice ingestion, track digital routing approval flows, and resolve electronic data interchange (EDI) cycle bottlenecks.Vendor Onboarding & Reporting: Maintain up-to-date vendor portals, secure accurate IRS Form W-9 data, and support year-end 1099 compilation routines.Conduct appropriate research and use appropriate invoice numbering format to reduce possibility of duplicative payments to vendors and directly communicate with vendors regarding invoice discrepancies or concerns.Procure and complete appropriate documentation for any new vendors and perform vendor set-up as appropriate.Respects the confidentiality of information related to patients, volunteers, visitors and co-workers.Demonstrates understanding of agency policies which impact job functions and takes ownership for compliance for own area of responsibility.Works collaboratively with team members, other departments and clinical staff consistent with the Mission and Vision of the agency.Why Join Empath Health?Earn Competitive Pay: Your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.Benefits & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement with company match, plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.Industry-Leading PTO: 5+ weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life.Grow Your Career: CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.Make a Difference: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.What You'll Need2 - 4 years of progressive accounts payable experience, with at least 2 years inside a high-volume healthcare or hospice setting.Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred; equivalent corporate AP experience accepted.Hands-on navigation experience in Workday ERP or an equivalent tier-1 accounting platform.Functional familiarity with Corcentric or similar automated invoice management software.Intermediate Microsoft Excel proficiency (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) and strict adherence to internal accounting control models.Good communication and writing skills are essential. Customer service experience is requiredData entry and computer skills are essential. Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and insurance billing is required. Experience in working with ICD 9/10 coding, CPTs and HCPCS is desirable.Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida—including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support.Full Life Care means caring for the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life.At Empath Health, you’ll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life’s journey more meaningful.Empath Health is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (\"ADA\"), and applicable state and local laws. It is Empath Health's policy not to discriminate against any qualified person or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual's disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, Empath Health will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made Empath Health aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to Empath Health. 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