Accounts Payable Specialist

Nephrology Associates, P.C.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

Holiday Pay

Travel Incentive

Profit-Sharing

Job summary

Nephrology Associates, P.C. seeks an Accounts Payable Specialist to oversee daily AP operations, ensure timely invoice processing, and support the AP team with strong internal controls. The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration with vendors, and adherence to policy.

Responsibilities include supervising the AP staff, managing payments, month-end close support, and driving process improvements, with opportunities to optimize ERP workflows and reporting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; degree preferred in accounting/finance
• 3+ years AP or general accounting with leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and AP processes
• Experience with accounting software and ERP systems

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily AP team activities
• Ensure timely processing of vendor invoices and payments
• Review and reconcile AP transactions and vendor statements
• Review the Balance Sheet and P&L monthly, ensuring proper GL coding
• Resolve discrepancies and communicate with vendors and internal departments
• Maintain AP policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Support month-end and year-end closings related to AP
• Assist with audit preparations and respond to auditor inquiries
• Monitor AP aging reports and ensure timely payments
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency
• Process monthly mileage checks for all staff members

Skills

Accounts payable

Leadership

Excel proficiency

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor\'s degree in accounting

Associate degree in finance/accounting

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the accounts payable function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and financial transactions. This role provides leadership and support to the AP team while maintaining compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and applicable regulations.

Position Summary

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the accounts payable function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and financial transactions. This role provides leadership and support to the AP team while maintaining compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and applicable regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the Accounts Payable team
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, expense reports, and payment runs
• Review and reconcile accounts payable transactions and vendor statements
• Reviews the Balance Sheet and P&L monthly, to ensure that everything was coded to the proper GL accounts.
• Resolve discrepancies and communicate effectively with vendors and internal departments
• Maintain and enforce AP policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to accounts payable
• Assist with audit preparation and respond to auditor inquiries as needed
• Monitor AP aging reports and ensure timely payment of obligations
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency
• Processes monthly mileage checks for all staff members.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 3+ years of accounts payable or general accounting experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and AP processes
• Experience with accounting software and ERP systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Skills

• Experience in process improvement or AP automation tools
• Familiarity with audit processes and internal controls

Benefits

• 401K
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• PTO
• Holiday Pay
• Travel Incentive
• Profit-Sharing