Accounts Payable Specialist

Jones County Junior College; Laurel, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

South Central Regional Medical Center is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage invoices, payments, and vendor records, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. The role supports HIPAA/compliance and works with departments to resolve discrepancies.

The ideal candidate has AP experience, detail orientation, and proficiency with MS Office and accounting software. Join a hospital environment focused on financial integrity and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of accounts payable experience.
• Strong knowledge of AP processes and general ledger.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Process and verify invoices, expense reports, and payment requests.
• Perform account reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain and update vendor records.
• Enter and track transactions in accounting systems.
• Collaborate with departments to resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and process vendor payments.
• Ensure deadlines are met to maintain vendor relationships.
• Support internal and external audits.

Skills

Accounts payable

Vendor management

General ledger

Reconciliation

Invoice processing

Excel

Communication

Confidential data handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Job Title

Accounts Payable Specialist

Department

SCH Accounting

Full Time/PRN

Full Time | Mon-Fri, 8a-5p

Job Summary

The Accounts Payable Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring financial integrity and operational efficiency by managing and processing accounts payable transactions accurately and timely. This position is responsible for maintaining invoice records, reconciling accounts, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations, and collaborating with vendors and internal teams to support accurate financial operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Process and verify invoices, expense reports, and payment requests
• Perform account reconciliations to ensure accuracy
• Maintain and update vendor records
• Enter and track transactions in accounting systems
• Collaborate with departments to resolve discrepancies
• Prepare and process vendor payments
• Ensure deadlines are met to maintain vendor relationships
• Support internal and external audits
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of accounts payable or related accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, general ledger, and reconciliation
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.High school diploma or equivalent required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare or social assistance industry
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and Word

Skills & Competencies

• Strong account reconciliation skills
• Proficiency with accounting software
• Ability to process invoices and payments accurately
• Knowledge of general ledger processes
• Strong communication skills for vendor and internal interactions
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage sensitive financial information confidentially

All candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position. The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that reasonable accommodations be made for qualified individuals to help perform the essential functions of the position.

South Central Regional Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.