Accounts Payable Specialist

Compass Health, Inc.; Clinton (MO); Remote; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Health Network is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments within our nonprofit healthcare network.

This role supports vendor relationships, maintains precise records, and collaborates with internal teams to resolve payment questions while upholding confidentiality and integrity in financial operations across rural communities served.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1–3 years in accounts payable preferred.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles and practices.
• Ability to operate computerized accounting and spreadsheet programs.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and match them to purchase orders within the accounting system
• Schedule and prepare vendor payments while monitoring due dates and discount opportunities
• Resolve invoice, contract, or payment discrepancies in collaboration with vendors and internal staff
• Ensure invoices receive proper organizational approval prior to payment
• Post credits, process refunds when applicable, and maintain accurate records
• Safeguard confidential financial and organizational information
• Support additional accounting or finance tasks as needed

Skills

General accounting principles

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Accounts Payable Specialist

Department: Financial Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Any Compass Location

Compensation: $20.98 / hour

Description

Keep our mission moving by ensuring the people and partners who support our communities are paid accurately and on time.

Schedule- Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm *Remote position open to Missouri residents.

Position Summary The Accounts Payable Specialist plays a key role in supporting our nonprofit healthcare organization by managing invoice processing and vendor payments with accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail. This position collaborates closely with vendors and internal teams to resolve payment questions and helps ensure the smooth financial operations that allow us to inspire hope and promote wellness across the rural communities we serve.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys detail-oriented work, values accuracy and accountability, and wants to contribute behind the scenes to a mission-driven organization making a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

• Process invoices and match them to purchase orders within the accounting system


• Schedule and prepare vendor payments while monitoring due dates and discount opportunities


• Resolve invoice, contract, or payment discrepancies in collaboration with vendors and internal staff


• Ensure invoices receive proper organizational approval prior to payment


• Post credits, process refunds when applicable, and maintain accurate records


• Safeguard confidential financial and organizational information


• Support additional accounting or finance tasks as needed

Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

High School/GED required

QUALIFICATION(S): WORK EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• At least one (1) to three (3) years in accounts payable experience preferred


• Knowledge of general accounting principles


• Ability to operate computerized accounting and spreadsheet programs

You’ll be a great fit for this role if:

• Enjoy working with numbers, systems, and processes that require precision


• Take pride in being dependable and meeting deadlines


• Communicate professionally and effectively with vendors and internal teams


• Are comfortable working independently while contributing to a collaborative finance team


• Want to support a nonprofit healthcare organization dedicated to strengthening access to care in rural communities