Accounts Payable Specialist

High Plains Mental Health Center; Hays (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

403(b) Plan

HSA & FSA

Paid Holidays

Job summary

High Plains Mental Health Center in Hays, KS is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our in‑person finance team. You’ll process payables, manage insurance payments, and support audits while handling confidential financial information with care.

The role offers full-time hours, a Monday–Friday schedule, a $18.47/hour salary with a $500 sign-on bonus, and a benefits package designed to support your well‑being and professional growth within a mission‑driven healthcare organization.

Qualifications

• Two years of accounting, bookkeeping, or accounts payable experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate financial records and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial and patient information.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable transactions, invoice entry, payment processing, and record keeping.
• Maintain organized accounting records and prepare 1099s.
• Post payments from the State of Kansas, resolve unapplied cash and overpayments, and process insurance claims.
• Assist patients with questions about insurance claims, billing statements, and payments.
• Prepare unclaimed property reports for the State of Kansas.
• Support annual audit by preparing workpapers and coordinating with auditors.
• Collaborate with Finance to ensure accurate reporting and efficient operations.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial and patient information.
• Foster positive relationships with coworkers and stakeholders; provide customer service.
• Contribute to process improvements and use technology to improve efficiency.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Launch Your Career | Join Our Finance Team as an Accounts Payable Specialist!

• APPLICATION DEADLINE:**Wednesday, September 9th, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. CDT
• Position:**Accounts Payable Specialist
• Location:**Hays, KS | HPMHC
• Pay:**$18.47 per hour | $500 SIGN-ON BONUS!
• Job Type**: Full-Time | In-Person
• Schedule:**Monday Friday; 8am-5pm

Why You Should Apply

As our Accounts Payable Specialist, you'll build a strong foundation in healthcare finance while developing valuable accounting, insurance, and financial operations experience that can support your long-term career growth. Working alongside an experienced Finance team, you'll gain hands‑on experience with accounts payable, insurance payments, audit preparation, financial reporting, and accounting systems all while contributing to an organization that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of others. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, detail‑oriented, and eager to grow professionally. Whether you're looking to expand your bookkeeping and accounting experience or establish a career in healthcare finance, you'll have opportunities to strengthen your skills, learn new processes, and take on meaningful responsibilities in a collaborative, mission‑driven environment. At High Plains Mental Health Center, your work supports more than financial operations; it helps ensure our clinicians and programs have the resources they need to deliver exceptional mental health care throughout our communities.

What You’ll Do

• Process accounts payable transactions accurately and on time, including invoice entry, payment processing, and maintaining financial records.
• Maintain organized accounting records and complete related bookkeeping tasks, including preparing and processing 1099s.
• Post payments received from the State of Kansas, resolve unapplied cash and overpayments, and process insurance claims across multiple payers.
• Assist patients by answering questions related to insurance claims, billing statements, and payment concerns as needed.
• Prepare and submit required unclaimed property reports to the State of Kansas.
• Support the annual audit by preparing workpapers and assisting with audit coordination.
• Collaborate with the Finance team to ensure accurate financial reporting and efficient accounting operations.
• Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive financial and patient information.
• Build positive working relationships with coworkers and internal stakeholders while providing excellent customer service.
• Contribute to continuous process improvements and utilize technology to enhance efficiency and accuracy in daily financial operations.

Why Join Us?

At High Plains Mental Health Center, we're here for you not only for the individuals and communities we serve, but for every member of our team. Our mission drives everything we do, and that includes supporting our employees with the same compassion, dedication, and care we offer our clients. When you join us, you become part of a purpose-driven organization where your work has a real impact. You'll provide critical mental health services to those who need them most, while being part of a team that values your expertise, supports your well‑being, and invests in your professional growth through continuous learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay**: $18.47 per hour | $500 SIGN-ON BONUS!
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:**
• Excellent Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Extended Illness Time
• 403(b) Plan
• KPERS Retirement Plan
• Supplemental Benefits
• HSA & FSA
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Scholarship, work-study, & internship opportunities or employees
• **o $500 Sign-On Bonus**
• **o And more!**

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or training in accounting, bookkeeping, finance, or a related field is a plus.
• Two years of accounting, bookkeeping, or accounts payable experience preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Experience with accounts payable, financial recordkeeping, billing, or insurance payment processing is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate financial records and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial and patient information with professionali