Accounts Payable Clerk

UNC Health Appalachian; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

HSA option

403(b) retirement plan with employer 5

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement/certification

Paid parental leave

Wellness incentives

Employee discounts

Childcare assistance

Job summary

UNC Health Appalachian is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to process a variety of payables with accuracy and maintain precise records. You will reconcile invoices, communicate with physicians and leadership, and ensure compliance with policies and regulatory standards.

The role supports a healthcare system in Boone, NC, offering full-time hours, a starting hourly wage, and comprehensive benefits as part of a dedicated finance team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of relevant experience in accounts payable or a similar data processing role.
• Preferred: Associate degree in business or related field.
• Preferred: 1 year of prior experience in a similar role with a similar scope.

Responsibilities

• Process various types of accounts payable transactions with a high level of accuracy.
• Maintain databases and keep accurate, timely records.
• Reconcile payments to invoices and resolve discrepancies.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, physicians, leadership, and other departments.
• Support top-tier results and outcomes for quality and service.
• Adhere to UNC Health Appalachian policies and procedures, regulatory requirements, and standards of behavior.
• Model UNC Health Appalachian’s Mission, Vision, and Values in daily work.
• Build professional working relationships with coworkers, physicians, and team members.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Professional demeanor

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in business or related field

Job description

Why You’ll Love Working Here

As an Accounts Payable Clerk at UNC Health Appalachian, you’ll play an essential role in keeping our financial operations accurate and on schedule. You’ll process a variety of accounts payable transactions with a high level of accuracy, maintain databases, reconcile payments to invoices, and resolve discrepancies.

This is an opportunity to build your finance career while working alongside dedicated healthcare professionals in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.

Compensation: Starting at $16.97 /hour, based on education and experience

Schedule: Full-time; Monday–Friday; 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Benefits:

• comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• HSA option
• supplemental insurance options
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• paid time off
• tuition reimbursement/certification bonuses
• paid parental leave
• wellness incentives
• may be eligible for childcare assistance
• employee discounts

Benefits Eligibility: Applicable benefits will begin on the first of the month following 60 days of employment.

What You’ll Do as an Accounts Payable Clerk

• Process various types of accounts payable transactions with a high level of accuracy
• Maintain databases and keep accurate, timely records
• Reconcile payments to invoices and resolve discrepancies
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, physicians, leadership, and other departments
• Support top-tier results and outcomes for quality and service
• Adhere to UNC Health Appalachian policies and procedures, regulatory requirements, and standards of behavior
• Approach work with a bias for action, efficiency, and personal accountability, modeling UNC Health Appalachian’s Mission, Vision, and Values
• Build professional working relationships with coworkers, physicians, and team members that promote a healthy work environment

Qualifications/Licenses

• Education: High school diploma or GED required
• Experience: 1 year of relevant experience in accounts payable or a similar data processing role
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Associate degree in business or a related field
  • 1 year of prior experience in a similar role with a similar scope

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with staff, physicians, and the public, and to act within the chain of command using positive verbal and non-verbal skills
• Knowledge of the continuum of care provided in the department
• Ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service to staff, physicians, and other customers

Physical & Work Environment

• Prolonged sitting, with periods of standing and walking
• Infrequently lifts, carries, pushes, or pulls 30+ lbs
• Frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, turning, and reaching
• Manual dexterity and mobility; frequent hand, finger, and wrist repetition
• Near visual acuity (ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less) and frequent close eye work
• Speaking, reading, and writing for 8+ hours per day
• Standard office environment

What Sets Us Apart

• Career Growth: Structured advancement pathways, tuition reimbursement, and ongoing development through our Career Pathways Program.
• Impactful Work: Keep the financial side of care running smoothly by ensuring accurate, timely payments that support services across our three hospitals and outpatient facilities.
• Community & Lifestyle: Located in Boone, North Carolina, UNC Health Appalachian offers the opportunity to live and work in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, with access to hiking, skiing, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and year-round outdoor recreation.
• Meaningful Benefits: Enjoy comprehensive insurance coverage, retirement benefits with employer match, paid time off, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and college savings resources, an award-winning wellness program, employee-to-employee financial assistance, and discounts to attractions such as Dollywood and Tweetsie Railroad.
• Inclusive Culture: UNC Health Appalachian embraces diversity and is committed to creating a fair, inclusive hiring process and a workplace where every team member is respected and valued.

About UNC Health Appalachian

UNC Health Appalachian, the leader for healthcare in the High Country, comprises three hospitals, 13 medical practices, Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center, The Rehabilitation Center, and Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation. UNC Health Appalachian stays committed to promoting health in the High Country, enhancing quality of life, and simply “making life better.”

About UNC Health

UNC Health is a state entity and an affiliated enterprise of the University of North Carolina system, comprised of 14 hospitals, 18 hospital campuses and more than 500 clinics along with the clinical patient care programs of the UNC School of Medicine (SOM). It exists to improve the health and well‑being of North Carolinians and others we serve and to further the teaching mission of the University of North Carolina SOM. Over the past three years, UNC Health has provided more than $400 million in uncompensated or charity care to the citizens of North Carolina. Our hospitals have received numerous awards and recognition for quality care, patient safety and the overall patient experience. For more information, please visit unchealth.org.

UNC Health Appalachian embraces diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. We value a workforce that reflects a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, as it enhances our ability to provide outstanding care. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. UNC Health Appalachian is committed to providing a fair and inclusive hiring process and a workplace where all team members feel respected and empowered. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us.

Employment at UNC Health Appalachian is contingent upon successful completion of a background and drug screen. For accommodations or additional information, contact [e-mail] .