Public Health Accounts Payable Specialist

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Tewksbury Junction (MA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health at Tewksbury Hospital is seeking an Accountant II – Accounts Payable Specialist to support financial operations in a vital healthcare facility. You will ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance in accounts payable while collaborating with internal departments and external vendors.

Ideal candidates will have strong accounting knowledge, analytical skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders in a mission-driven public

Qualifications

• Two years of accounting or budgeting experience.
• Ability to analyze financial data and reconcile accounts.
• Experience preparing financial and general reports with accuracy.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regs, policies in accounting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion with records.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply state, hospital, and federal laws to ensure compliance.
• Reconcile accounts payable records, invoices, and statements.
• Prepare and process payments per state rules and policies.
• Monitor vendor invoices, credits, and purchase orders.
• Collaborate with vendors and hospital departments to resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accounts payable, purchasing, and financial records.
• Enter and manage financial data, including encumbrances.
• Prepare monthly spenddown reports for decision-making.
• Manage patient-related financial activities and revenue ledgers.
• Provide technical assistance and training on procedures.

Skills

Accounting principles

Data analysis

Financial reporting

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Mathematics

Document review

Record keeping

Organization

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree (accounting/finance/business)

Bachelor's degree (accounting/finance/business)

Tools

MMARS

QuickBooks

Financial systems

Job description

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health at Tewksbury Hospital is seeking an Accountant II – Accounts Payable Specialist to support financial operations in a vital healthcare facility. You will ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance in accounts payable while collaborating with internal departments and external vendors.

Ideal candidates will have strong accounting knowledge, analytical skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders in a mission-driven public